Description
Mt Hymettus is a great birding place, very close to the city center of Athens with several species to enjoy such as penica čiernohrdlá, skaliarik okrový, kuropta čukar, myšiak hrdzavý and muchárik malý . Different habitats (scattered forest, olive groves, makia vegetation, rocky slopes) provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds, basically passerines.
Details
Access
Walk around Kesariani Monastery to see muchárik malý in fall, also breeding sova lesná, strnádka svrčivá, penica sivá, králik ohnivohlavý, mlynárka dlhochvostá and výrik lesný. Drive up the summit in spring and explore the surrounding paths for penica čiernohrdlá, penica fúzatá, skaliarik okrový, skaliar modrý, brhlík skalný and myšiak hrdzavý. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that parking spot.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Mountain , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Hilly , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Avoid weekends with good weather (it gets very crowded around the Kesariani Monastery).


