Description
The road between Mavria and Platania is a great road to stop and drive along, and to observe many local breeding species, like oliivikultarinta, idänorfeuskerttu and rusorintakerttu. The small houses and farms a worth a check for minervanpöllö, and the scattered trees are perfect for kangaskiuru. The scrubs and bushes are great for many species of shrike, like punapäälepinkäinen and valko-otsalepinkäinen. The rocky outcrops are great for kallionakkeli and ruostekurkkusirkku.
During migration, the area is worth to check for species like sininärhi, mehiläissyöjä and Kuhankeittäjä. Raptors are always present, and tend to hang around the hill tops, like arohiirihaukka.
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Access
There's a road present, which you can stop and drive along between Platania and Mavria. Park your car carefully along the road, and check the area with binoculars.
