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Raptor Watchpoint - Kalloni

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The raptor watchpoint near Kalloni is a great spot to observe raptors and other migrating species during spring migration.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 27 október 2023

Description

The raptor watchpoint near Kalloni provides a great view over the valley southwards that mainly raptors and storks tend to follow northwards during their spring migration. You need to have a bit of luck, but if you're there during a peak migration event, hundreds and hundreds of raptors and storks can be observed. Common species that can be seen are harriers, like Hamvas rétihéja and even Fakó rétihéja, storks, like Fekete gólya and Fehér gólya, Pusztai ölyv, Steppe Buzzard, Kígyászölyv, Darázsölyv, Kis héja, Héja, Kabasólyom, Kék vércse, Eleonóra-sólyom, Fehérkarmú vércse and Vándorsólyom. Scarcer species can sometimes be seen within flocks of other raptors, like békászó sas, Héjasas, Törpesas and Parlagi sas.

The area surrounding the viewpoint is also good for typical inland species, like Kék kövirigó, Déli hantmadár and Rozsdás sármány.

Details

Access

There is a sheltered viewpoint (see map) available, which provides some nice shade during warmer parts of the day. You can easily park near the viewpoint. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Valley , Mountain

Conditions

Hilly , Mountainous , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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