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Vourkos River

Lesvos  >  Greece

The Vourkos river has a south-facing river mouth, and is therefore good to search for spring migrants.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 1 November 2023

Description

Several kilometers eastwards of Vatera, the Vourkos river streams southwards towards the sea. The river mouth can be great for migrants during spring migration. Species like herons, egrets, storks and waders can be seen near the mouth. Overhead, raptors can be seen flying further inland, like harriers and Short-toed Snake Eagle. Small numbers of waders can be seen foraging near the sea.

The surrounding bushes and scattered trees can be good for migrants, like chats, flycatchers, redstarts and flocks of hirundines and swifts.

Details

Access

You can access the area by a road leading from Vatera more inland. Several small paths lead you to the river mouth.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , River , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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