Stylianos Zannetos, while ringing with the Charamida Ringing Group shared some raptor observations (and photos !) from three mornings (08:00-14:00). Small numbers but a good variety of species:
16 September
1 Booted Eagle – pale morph (Aquila pennata)
2 Black Kites (Milvus migrans)
8 Honey Buzzards (Pernis apivorus)
3 Red-footed Falcons (Falco vespertinus), 1 Hobby (F. subbuteo)
17 September
2 Short-toed Eagles (Circaetus gallicus)
3 Booted Eagles – 2 pale morph (Aquila pennata)
1 Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
1 Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), 1 Sparrowhawk (A. nisus)
1 Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus), 1 Hobby (F. subbuteo)
Honey Buzzard juv. (Pernis apivorus)
20 September
1 Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
1 Marsh Harrier (Circus aeroginosus), 1 Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
1 Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
* Charamida is a small marsh (reedbed) located the southernmost end of the Amali (Mitilini) peninsula and can be reached either from Loutra or by going down the Mitilini airport road.
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