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Description
Heidkate Strand is at its best during the winter and spring. Large groups of diving ducks such as (Κοινή) Πουπουλόπαπια , (Ευρωπαϊκή) Μαυρόπαπια and Χιονόπαπια are feeding and resting off the beach. While Βραχοσκαλίδρα can be found in suprisilngly large numbers moving between the breakwaters. Λασποσκαλίδρα, Λευκοσκαλίδρα, Θαλασσοκελάδα and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκελάδα can be found on the beach and the breakwaters, too. Gulls and other waterfowl can be seen in this areas as well. Λαμπροβούτι and Κηλιδοβούτι can be seen offshore.
A lot of passerines are moving along this part of the coast during spring migration. Some of them rest in the bushes and small woodlands behind the dunes.
To get a good look at the birds on the beach and the breakwaters an early visit before most beach visitors and their dogs have arrived is recommended.
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Access
Difficult to reach with public transport. Several parking lots around, cost a parking fee during the summer months.