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Ambeliko Valley

Lesvos  >  Greece

A nice road to drive along for some great landscapes and good overview for migrating raptors.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 1 ноября 2023

Description

This great track along the hillsides can be a good spot to scan the skies for migrating raptors. Several hairpin-roads lead you up the hill, and from there you have a great overview of the area. During both spring and autumn migration, this is a nice stopover to look for migrating raptors, like Змееяд, Курганник, harriers, Обыкновенный осоед, falcons and sometimes eagles.

The surrounding bushes and scattered trees are great for breeding Средний пёстрый дятел, Средиземноморская славка and Средиземноморская гаичка.

Details

Access

You can drive along the road (following the hairpins up the hill) that leads you to a great overview of the area. The road is unpaved, so drive carefully.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Valley

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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