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Description
Mt Hymettus is a great birding place, very close to the city center of Athens with several species to enjoy such as Rüppell's Warbler, Black-eared Wheatear, Chukar, Long-legged Buzzard and Red-breasted Flycatcher . Different habitats (scattered forest, olive groves, makia vegetation, rocky slopes) provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds, basically passerines.
Details
Access
Walk around Kesariani Monastery to see Red-breasted Flycatcher in fall, also breeding Tawny Owl, Cirl Bunting, Sardinian Warbler, Firecrest, Long-tailed Tit and Eurasian Scops Owl. Drive up the summit in spring and explore the surrounding paths for Rüppell's Warbler, Subalpine Warbler, Black-eared Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush, Western Rock Nuthatch and Long-legged Buzzard. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that parking spot.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Mountain , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Hilly , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Avoid weekends with good weather (it gets very crowded around the Kesariani Monastery).