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The Road to Petrified Forest

Lesvos  >  Greece

The road towards the Petrified Forest is great for typical inland breeding species, like strnad šedokrký and bělořit plavý.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 29 října 2023

Description

The road towards the Petrified Forest is definitely worth driving slowly, and it is advised to stop and scan often. The slopes on both sides of the road provide great breeding habitat for species, like bělořit plavý, brhlík skalní, bělořit okrový, strnad šedokrký and orebice čukar. The hilltops are used by flocks of ostříž jižní and poštolka jižní, and are often mixed with migrating species, like poštolka rudonohá.

Next to the road, several pools are present which are used by livestock to drink. Both local breeding birds and migrating species come down here for a drink, so taking your time next to a pool, and having some lunch is a great idea.

Details

Access

There's a road that leads towards the entrance of the Petrified Forest. You can stop and drive at several locations. The road can be in bad shape, so watch out for potholes and such.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , Mountain

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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