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BIRDING WEEKEND AT MESOLONGI – ETOLIKO LAGOONS
Jan 31rst – Feb 1rst, by Greece BirdTours
In the heart of winter, Mesolongi and Etoliko Lagoons provide one of the most important shelters for waterfowl in
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Participation: 2 – 7 pers
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Traditional fishing boat at Mesolongi Lagoons
The autumn migration is in progress and it was a matter of time until the first rarity appears in the nearby wetlands of Axios. So last evening, Odysseas informed as that he found one Pectoral sandpiper in a small pond. This bird is considered to be an American species that for some reason was found here. The same species have been spotted here by Odysseas the same time of year last year. After 15 days without going for photos this morning we were out in the field. We were moving slowly while we were checking every single wader. After a while another birdwatcher informed us that the bird was a little bit further. Indeed we found it and we filled up our CF cards. Satisfied we took our way back!
In Greece Herons are usually seen in coastal wetland areas like lagoons and river deltas. Seeing them inland, especially in areas with no large bodies of water is not common. Therefore I thought that this shot of a juv Grey Heron found in the heart of Dadia Forest in Evros on the 31st of July is worth showing!
The Woodchat Shrike is the commonest of all. It's the most abundant species, found in the mainland and most of the islands. In southern Greece it's usually the only nesting species in the lowlands.
The Red-backed Shrike is the second most common breeder. Found in higher elevations in the south, in the north it can be also seen in sea level habitats. In autumn migration huge numbers cross the country.
The Lesser Grey Shrike is an uncommon breeder in north and central Greece, with few possible pairs nesting as south as Mt Parnitha in Attica, perhaps even in the Peloponnese. During autumn migration and especially during in August is a quite common migrant in coastal flat areas, usually perching in wires.
The Masked Shrike is the most localized of all. Its main distribution range includes most of Northern Greece, reaching south to Thessaly. It also breeds in a few islands of the Aegean, like Lesvos. Unlike the other Shrikes it can be found in quite dense woodland, but it also occurs in open habitats.
The Lesser Spotted Eagle is a scarce summer visitor in Greece. Dadia Forest is one of the best places to see this medium-sized Eagle.
The Egyptian Vulture has become increasingly rare nowadays. Still, Dadia Forest still provides food and shelter for this vulture.
The Black Kite, despite being very common and widespread in many parts of the world, is very rare and local in Greece - especially in the summer -. The hills south of Dadia, and especially the area near Feres town, is the best place to look for them!
Βρίσκονται στην ίδια αυλή που είχα φωτογραφίσει πέρυσι την ροδόσπιζα. Μέσα στην καρδιά του Παπάγου. Η αυλή φιλοξενεί επίσης καρακάξες, σπουργίτια, κοτσύφια, καλόγερους, κουρούνες. Όχι τυχαία αφού δε λείπουν οι καρποί και οι σπόροι. Συκιές , Φιστικιές Αιγίνης, Αμυγδαλιές, Ελιές κ.λ.π. δίνουν ένα πρώτης τάξεως πεδίο για τροφή στα πουλιά της περιοχής.
