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Agios Fokas - Vatera

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The headland of Agios Fokas is a nice spot to look for migrants and seabirds while in the area.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 1 November 2023

Description

Just west of Vatera, the headland of Agios Fokas is located, and this is a good spot to look for migrants and seabirds. Find a nice spot with some view to the sky and scan for migrating herons, egrets, storks and raptors. Above the sea, flocks of Yelkouan Shearwater can be spotted, and with a bit of luck you can find Scopoli's Shearwater within these flocks too.

The wooded areas on the headland are great for several breeding species, like Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Sombre Tit and Sardinian Warbler.

Details

Access

You can access the area by driving along the road, and parking the car near or in the harbour. You can search the area on foot. NOTE: there's an army camp near-by, so don't scan with your binoculars or take photographs of this base.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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