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Almiropotamos River - Vatera

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The Almiropotamos river is a spot to look for migrating herons and crakes. The large and dense reedbeds are great for these species!

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 1 november 2023

Description

Just west of Vatera, the Almiropotamos river is located and leads towards the sea in the south. The river's edge is covered in large and dense reedbeds, which are great for migrating herons and crakes. First, you can scan the river mouth near the sea for egrets, herons and waders. Out on the sea, you can see flocks of víchrovník hnedastý. The reedbeds already start near the sea, and species like trsteniarik veľký can be heard here often.

Further down the river, the road crosses the river by a bridge. You can get a great overview over the river from off this bridge, and scan the area for herons and crakes, like bučiačik močiarny and chriašť malý. The reedbeds are great for trsteniarik veľký and flocks of vrabec obojkový.

The surrounding fields are fairly dry, and scattered trees and bushes can be great for migrating flycatchers, warblers and shrikes.

Details

Access

You can access the area by using the roads and the bridge (see map).

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , River , Sea , Beach , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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