Description
Nea Agathoupoli is a wonderful site, with great numbers of a lot of interesting birds. One of those places where you feel that there is to much to see to handle.
From the observation tower you have a good view of the delta and the lagoons with sometimes big amounts of Little Bittern, Great Bittern, Squacco Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Purple Heron, Glossy Ibis and a lot of ducks and Ferruginous Duck. In the surrounding area Golden Oriole, Woodchat Shrike and Gull-billed Tern can be seen.
Details
Access
By bus: step of at the center of Nea Agathoupoli and walk NE from there. By car: drive E75 and take of E towards Nea Agathoupoli.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Reedbeds , SeaConditions
WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , SummerRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The observation tower is only open some days and parts of the day, Wednesday – Friday: 10:00- 14:00 + 2 Saturdays/month. But standing on the hill behind the tower works fine.