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Sigri Fields

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The fields just north of Sigri can be fantastic for migrants during spring migration.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 30 October 2023

Description

Just north of Sigri, several irrigated fields and groves are located. These areas can be packed with migrants during spring migration; especially during fall conditions. The groves can be packed with flycatchers, redstarts, warblers, buntings, Golden Oriole and chats. The wires and fences are worth checking for migrating shrikes, like Woodchat Shrike and Lesser Grey Shrike. Harriers tend to hunt above the surrounding fields, like Montagu's Harrier. In winter, Common Kingfisher can be seen next to the shoreline.

Migration can be seen during mostly the morning, and large flocks of raptors, falcons, storks, herons, swifts and bee-eaters can be seen flying overhead.

Locally, Lesser Kestrel breeds and tend to forage in these fields too. Pairs are often mixed with other falcons, like Red-footed Falcon.

Details

Access

There's a road between Sigri and Faneromeni, and by stop and drive along this road, you can search the area for migrants.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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