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Alikoudi Pool - Skamnioudi

Lesvos  >  Greece

A nice wetland area during most of spring and early summer. Good for migrating herons, storks and waterfowl.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 1 november 2023

Description

Just northeast of Skamnioudi, a fairly large wetland area is located adjacent to the Gulf of Kalloni. Throughout most of Spring and early Summer, this wetland holds water, and can be a good spot for many migrating herons, egrets, storks and waterfowl, like rjasta kozarka. Large numbers of waders tend to continue their foraging activities elsewhere, like the Polichnitos or Kalloni saltpans, but you can find them here too.

The surrounding fields a good for flocks of pipits, wagtails and larks, like kratkoprsti škrjanček and rjava cipa. The trees adjacent to the sea are good for migrants, like flycatchers and warblers.

You have a good view over the Gulf of Kalloni, and species like gulls, terns, cormorants and grebes can be seen here. Especially during winter, rjavi galeb and črnovrati ponirek can be seen here.

Details

Access

You can access the area by using the road towards the sea (see map). You can scan the wetland and the sea from off this road.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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