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Polichnitos saltpans

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Much smaller in size compared to the Kalloni saltpans, the Polichnitos saltpans are easier to get an overview during Spring and Autumn migrations.

Hinzugefügt* von Eleni Galinou
Zuletzt aktualisiert 2 Dezember 2023

Beschreibung

The Polichnitos saltpans are located on the southern side of the Gulf of Kalloni, and are way smaller compared to the Kalloni saltpans. Therefore, the area is great to get a good overview of the present birds, like waders, waterfowl, gulls and so much more. Starting from the spot where you can park your car for a circular route around the pans, you can scan the fields surrouding the car park for species, like pipits, wagtails, larks and Wiedehopf. Scattered bushes and trees around the house are good for migrants, like chats, shrikes and flycatchers.

The beach is a nice spot for waders, like breeding Seeregenpfeifer, but also many other species, like Sanderling, Bruchwasserläufer and Flußregenpfeifer. A track that leads you towards the southern part of the saltpans adjacent to the sea also provides great views over the bay.

The saltpans themselves are fantastic for a large variety of migrating waders, waterfowl, storks, Löffler, egrets, herons and Rosaflamingo. The small dams between each pan can be covered in foraging waders, like Temminckstrandläufer, Zwergstrandläufer, Bruchwasserläufer, Alpenstrandläufer, Sichelstrandläufer, Grünschenkel, Kampfläufer and so much more! It is advised to stop and scan often while walking the track along the southern side of the pans. Large flocks of waterfowl can be present too, like Rostgans and Knäkente, and in winter Spießente and Krickente too. Like the other saltpans, large flocks of Rosaflamingo are often present.

The surrounding fields are great for migrating raptors, like Rohrweihe and Wiesenweihe. Above the wooded hill on the southern side of the pans, flocks of falcons can be seen too, like Rotfußfalke during migration.

Details

Zugang

There are multiple roads and tracks surrounding the saltpans, and you can make a circular route by foot. NOTE: sometimes, the gate of the factory is closed and a circular route is not possible! Don't enter the area when the gate is closed.

Terrain und Habitat

Feuchtgebiet , Strand , Schlammflächen , Landwirtschaft , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Dünen , Meer

Bedingungen

Flach , Sandig

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Ja

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahrszug , Herbstzug

Route

unbefestigte Straße , asphaltierte Straße

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Einfach

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad , Auto

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

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