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Continue reading →: Some passing raptors, 16-20 September, 2017
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…
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Continue reading →: Western Lesvos, September 5-11, 2017
Here are some observations of passing birds from Hanneke Hendricks that was based in Eressos: 5/9 Charamida 5 Goldern Orioles (Oriolus oriolus), 2 Alpine Swifts (Apus melba), 3 Purple Herons (Ardea purpurea) Kalloni Saltpans 3 Stone Curlews (Burhinus oedicnemus), 1 Curlew (Numenius arquata), 1 Slender-billed Gull (Croicocephalus genei), 1 Common…
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Continue reading →: Kalloni Salt Pans area, uly 19, 2017
A brief late afternoon visit to the east and west sides of the Kalloni Salt Pans was enough to convince me that autumn migration is on its way! There is an unexpected (for this time of year) small fresh water pool at the usual place behind the sewage treatment unit…
