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Lindos

Dodecanese  >  Greece

Small harbour town and tourist resort on the island of Rhodes, eastern Aegean sea.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 28 August 2022

Description

Rhodes is a very dry island, smaller birds breed early before vegetation dies back. At Lindos you can find the usual mediterranean versions of swifts, swallows, warblers and Black-eared Wheatear. Birds of prey include Eurasian Kestrel, Lesser Kestrel (especially at the acropolis), Eurasian Scops Owl and Long-legged Buzzard. Other birds you can encounter are Squacco Heron, Stone-curlew, Woodchat Shrike, Red-rumped Swallow and Little Stint.

Details

Access

Lindos is located on the south-east coast on Rhodes, 40 km south of Rhodes town. You can take a bus or coach from Rhodes town to Lindos.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Plain , Beach , Sea , Plateau , Grassland , Mountain

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Wet , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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