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Polichnitos saltpans

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Much smaller in size compared to the Kalloni saltpans, the Polichnitos saltpans are easier to get an overview during Spring and Autumn migrations.

Aggiunto* da Eleni Galinou
Ultimo aggiornamento 2 dicembre 2023

Descrizione

The Polichnitos saltpans are located on the southern side of the Gulf of Kalloni, and are way smaller compared to the Kalloni saltpans. Therefore, the area is great to get a good overview of the present birds, like waders, waterfowl, gulls and so much more. Starting from the spot where you can park your car for a circular route around the pans, you can scan the fields surrouding the car park for species, like pipits, wagtails, larks and Upupa. Scattered bushes and trees around the house are good for migrants, like chats, shrikes and flycatchers.

The beach is a nice spot for waders, like breeding Fratino, but also many other species, like Piovanello tridattilo, Piro piro boschereccio and Corriere piccolo. A track that leads you towards the southern part of the saltpans adjacent to the sea also provides great views over the bay.

The saltpans themselves are fantastic for a large variety of migrating waders, waterfowl, storks, Spatola, egrets, herons and Fenicottero. The small dams between each pan can be covered in foraging waders, like Gambecchio nano, Gambecchio comune, Piro piro boschereccio, Piovanello pancianera, Piovanello comune, Pantana, Combattente and so much more! It is advised to stop and scan often while walking the track along the southern side of the pans. Large flocks of waterfowl can be present too, like Casarca and Marzaiola, and in winter Codone and Alzavola too. Like the other saltpans, large flocks of Fenicottero are often present.

The surrounding fields are great for migrating raptors, like Falco di palude and Albanella minore. Above the wooded hill on the southern side of the pans, flocks of falcons can be seen too, like Falco cuculo during migration.

Dettagli

Accesso

There are multiple roads and tracks surrounding the saltpans, and you can make a circular route by foot. NOTE: sometimes, the gate of the factory is closed and a circular route is not possible! Don't enter the area when the gate is closed.

Terreno e habitat

Zona umida , Spiaggia , Velme , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Dune , Mare

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Sabbioso

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada sterrata , Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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