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Platania

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A great road to stop and drive along for local breeding species, like oljčni vrtnik and Svetlooka penica.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 28 oktober 2023

Description

The road between Mavria and Platania is a great road to stop and drive along, and to observe many local breeding species, like oljčni vrtnik, Svetlooka penica and taščična penica. The small houses and farms a worth a check for čuk, and the scattered trees are perfect for hribski škrjanec. The scrubs and bushes are great for many species of shrike, like rjavoglavi srakoper and zakrinkani srakoper. The rocky outcrops are great for skalni brglez and balkanski strnad.

During migration, the area is worth to check for species like zlatovranka, čebelar and kobilar. Raptors are always present, and tend to hang around the hill tops, like rjasta kanja.

Details

Access

There's a road present, which you can stop and drive along between Platania and Mavria. Park your car carefully along the road, and check the area with binoculars.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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