Rate birdingplace Delphi
Description
In winter when least crowded by tourists Jarebica Kamenjarka can be found above the ruins on the hillsides, but you have to go up there to see them. With luck on the rock faces on the eastern side of the ancient ruins very easy Crvenokrili litičar can be found. (But note the comment below, made in January 2024: 'The access to the Crvenokrili litičar site is now inaccessible from castalia spring and is clearly out of bounds, with a sign beyond the boundary rope stating that access to the gorge is prohibited due to falling rocks.')
Brgljez kamenjar are very common and breed in the ruins. Culturally a fantastic place to visit. You can do a day trip on an excusrion from Athens but that will unlikely yield the Jarebica Kamenjarka as first light above the ruins when they are calling is the best way to find them. So a hirecar and staying locally for a few days is recommended.
Details
Access
Walking once parked. Some short but steep hike for the Jarebica Kamenjarka
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , ValleyConditions
Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Dry , DustyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , WinterBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Narrow trail , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
I stated strenuous walk however within the ruins themselves the walking can be very easy. The least effort I have ever put in for a Crvenokrili litičar near the Castalia Spring.
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The access to the Crvenokrili litičar site is now inaccessible from castalia spring and is clearly out of bounds, with a sign beyond the boundary rope stating that access to the gorge is prohibited due to falling rocks. Also, the hillside to the west of Delphi (accessed from near the villa symposium) is good for Mrka sjenica.
Thank you Ben for this useful update. We have added the info on the Crvenokrili litičar to the description.
Upon reflecting back at my sightings I realised I saw at least 3 Vrabac kamenjar on the hill above Villa Symposium at about (38.487598, 22.479808), along with many of the commoner species found at the main delphi site.