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Irrigated Fields - Chrousos

Lesvos  >  Greece

The irrigated fields near Chrouses are great during autumn migration, and can be a fantastic migrant trap.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 29 október 2023

Description

The small village of Chrouses has a lot of fields that are being irrigated during late summer and autumn. Therefore, the valley is lush green and attracts lots of migrants during this season. The fields can be packed with flocks of hundreds of pipits and wagtails, large flocks of swallows and martins fly overhead, the electricity wires can be stuffed with shrikes, chats and hrdlička poľná, and the surrounding bushes full of warblers.

The surrounding hills are great for typical inland species, like strnádka sivokrká, brhlík skalný and locally breeding hadiar krátkoprstý. Hilltops are great for foraging sokol bielopazúravý and sokol ostrovný.

Details

Access

Just after crossing the ford near Chrousos, you can park your car and make walk around the area to scan the fields, wires and bushes. During high tide, the river mouth can be a bit tricky to cross, but the water is never deep.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture , City/village , Beach , River

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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