Description
The National Gardens of Athens are centrally located. This is a great place for a birding escape, right in the middle of the city center. Resident species include Hjálmsöngvari, Svartþröstur, Flotmeisa, Blámeisa. Spring migration can be phenomenal with Trafgrípur, Herfugl or Alpasvölungur, while winter hosts species that come from Northern Europe to spend the winter in Athens, such as Kjarnbítur, Barrfinka and Söngþröstur.
Details
Access
National Gardens of Athens has easy access from multiple entrances. Metro station Syntagma is right beside the main entrance.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Best visited early in the moring, when it is still quiet.


