K. Kong and his friend came to Greece all the way from Singapore and visited Lesvos for a few days for birdwatching. We arranged a half and a full day birding with them (13 & 14/10) around Western Lesvos, the wetlands of the North Kalloni Gulf and the central pine forest area.
Many passerine species of the late autumn migration were recorded (Red-backed Shrikes, Spotted Flycatchers, Willow Warblers, Redstarts, Spanish Sparrows etc.), a fanastic passing LESSER SPOTTED EAGLE, several DALMATIAN PELICANS and numerous herons and egrets together with winter visitiors such as Chifchafs, Black Redstarts, Sardinian Warblers and Robins. Some of the resident species we were happy to find for them were: Blue Rock Thrush, Western Rock Nuthatch, KRUPER’S NUTHATCH, Rock Sparrow etc, reaching a total of 73 bird species.
More details on the birds found in the Kalloni Salt Pans can be found on e-bird.
Lesvos Birdwatching 