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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.

Adicionado* por Eleni Galinou
Ultima atualização 2 dezembro 2023

Descrição

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 Poupa. 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 Borrelho-de-coleira-interrompida, but also many other species, like Pilrito-sanderlingo, Maçarico-bastardo and Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira. 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, Colhereiro, egrets, herons and Flamingo-comum. The small dams between each pan can be covered in foraging waders, like Pilrito de Temminck, Pilrito-pequeno, Maçarico-bastardo, Pilrito-comum, Pilrito-de-bico-comprido, Perna-verde-comum, Combatente 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 Pato-ferrugíneo and Marreco, and in winter Arrabio and Marrequinha-comum too. Like the other saltpans, large flocks of Flamingo-comum are often present.

The surrounding fields are great for migrating raptors, like Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis and Tartaranhão-caçador. Above the wooded hill on the southern side of the pans, flocks of falcons can be seen too, like Falcão-de-pés-vermelhos during migration.

Detalhes

Acesso

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

Terras húmidas , Praia , Lamaçais , Agricultura , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Dunas , Mar

Condições

Plano , Arenoso

Caminho circular

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é útil um telescópio?

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Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Migração da primavera , Migração de outono

Rota

Estrada não pavimentada , Estrada pavimentada

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Pé , Bicicleta , Carro

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Não

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