The Messina Strait: A Lifeline for Migratory Birds
The Messina Strait holds the fate of millions of birds. For millions of migratory birds, this small passage is more than another stop on their journey, it is a lifeline.
Each spring, the skies above Italy’s Strait of Messina transform into a living highway. Raptors, storks, and a myriad of songbirds drift across the air between Sicily and Calabria, divided only by a narrow strip of sea.
However, this natural treasure is at risk. The Italian government’s plan to build a bridge across the Strait of Messina could endanger thousands of birds and disrupt one of Europe’s most important migratory corridors, with consequences reaching far beyond Italy.
A Bottleneck of Global Importance
Together with Gibraltar and the Bosporus, the Strait of Messina is one of Europe’s three major migratory gateways.
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Author's summary: Strait of Messina is a lifeline for migratory birds.