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Fish

Fishermen are seen from time to time on the larger streams or chancing their arms at one of the lakes, generally fishing for trout (including an endemic Corsican variety) or eels.

Birds

The lucky few may spot an eagle circling overhead, and other birds of prey such as buzzards and peregrines can be seen. Ravens are completely at home in the mountain fastnesses, as are Alpine choughs. Most trekkers hear about the Corsican nuthatch, which creeps head-first down tree trunks in search of insects, but is rarely seen. Most of the time, the birds seen and heard are likely to be little pipits, with a delightful range of colours, notes and songs, flitting across the mountainsides as you approach.

Cattle have been grazed high in the mountains of Corsica for thousands of years

Field guides

A couple of good field guides to birds and plants of the Mediterranean are useful for those prepared to carry the extra weight. There are specific guides to Corsican species, but only in French. Most bookshops on the island stock a selection and plenty of colourful books about the mountains.