Descrizione
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 Albanella minore and even Albanella pallida, storks, like Cicogna nera and Cicogna bianca, Poiana codabianca, Steppe Buzzard, Biancone, Falco pecchiaiolo, Sparviere levantino, Astore, Lodolaio, Falco cuculo, Falco della Regina, Grillaio and Falco pellegrino. Scarcer species can sometimes be seen within flocks of other raptors, like Aquila anatraia minore, Aquila di Bonelli, Aquila minore and Aquila imperiale.
The area surrounding the viewpoint is also good for typical inland species, like Passero solitario, Monachella and Ortolano grigio.
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Accesso
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.
