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Continue reading →: Kalloni Pans south fields, April 2 &3, 2018The flooded fields below the Kalloni Pans (opposite the entrance to the saltworks) are my favourite spring birding site. Here is what I found there during a brief visit on the morning of April 3: 1 Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)- I hope it stays around for everyone to add it…
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Continue reading →: Ferruginous Ducks! April 3, 2018Driving in speed past the Kalami Marsh (W part of Messa wetland) yesterday afternoon (3/4) I noticed a compact flock of black birds. If it was winter they would be Coots and I instanlty thought they were Ferruginous Ducks. I turned the car and managed to get some totaly against…
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Continue reading →: Visits to my loved sites, April 2, 2018I was by Kalami Marsh (Messa) this late afternoon (18:45 to 19:45). The water levels are rather high for this time of year and even waders were having a hard time to occupy the place! Interesting sightings: 1 Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) 1 Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus), 1 Peregrine Falcon (Falco…
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