Dec 11, 2008
Nov 30, 2008
Nov 26, 2008
Nov 19, 2008
Nov 4, 2008
Lapwing (Καλημάνα - Vanellus vanellus)
Usually they form flocks but this one was alone.
I don't get to see them very often here and most of the times I couldn't get close enough to get a decent picture. Luckily this time it didn't seem to mind and managed to get fairly close.
I don't get to see them very often here and most of the times I couldn't get close enough to get a decent picture. Luckily this time it didn't seem to mind and managed to get fairly close.
Oct 25, 2008
Oct 18, 2008
Oct 17, 2008
Oct 15, 2008
Oct 13, 2008
Oct 10, 2008
Oct 3, 2008
Kestrel (Βραχοκιρκίνεζο - Falco tinnunculus)
Since my camera was out of use for a while I'm posting a picture of a Kestrel taken in June. Currenlty Kestrels are very common around the Spata area.
Sep 13, 2008
Black-Eared Wheatear (Ασπροκωλίνα - Oenanthe hispanica)
Several male ones have been observed the last couple of weeks. The picture bellow is taken in June. At this time of year their plumage is more yellow-ochre rather than white.
Sep 8, 2008
Sep 2, 2008
White Stork (Λευκός Πελαργός - Ciconia ciconia)
A spectacular moment today at 08.00 am. 152 migrating white storks observed near Spata moving towards Markopoulo. Probably had stayed the night somewhere in the area and in the morning headed towards the South. It is known that most White Storks when migrating use two basic paths: Gibraltar and Vosporous. However it seems that smaller flocks must pass through the Peloponnese and Crete. Probably this was one of them. More information about White Stork migration at http://www.ornithologiki.gr/ekdp/ciconia/gr/pelargos/index.htm
Unfortunately I wasn't prepared for such a moment and didn't manage to get a picture.
Unfortunately I wasn't prepared for such a moment and didn't manage to get a picture.
Picture by Lior Kislev
Aug 30, 2008
Aug 24, 2008
Wheatear (Σταχτοπετροκλης - Oenanthe oenanthe)
Another bird that is seen in large numbers the last week or so.
Aug 23, 2008
Stonechat (Mαυρολαίμης - Saxicola torquata)
Observed much more frequently the last few days. Picture of a male one bellow
Aug 21, 2008
Lesser Grey Shrike (Σταχτοκεφαλάς - Lanius minor)
I see them fairly frequently the last few days. I think the one bellow is a juvenile due to slightly barred crown and the lack of black on forehead.
Aug 11, 2008
Τσαλαπετεινός (Hoopoe - Upupa epops)
I have tried many times to get a picture of a Hoopoe with its crest erected. However since they only erect it for less than a second when landing and rarely at other moments my attempts always failed. Here is a picture which I finally managed to shoot at an unexpected moment.
Aug 10, 2008
Φιδαετός (Short-toed Eagle - Circaetus gallicus)
Schinias wetland has basically dried out. Not many birds observed at my last visit.
Aug 1, 2008
Κοκκινοκεφαλάς (Woodchat Shrike - Lanious senator)
A male Woodchat Shrike. Plenty of them around Athens. Usually bold and easy to approach
Jul 31, 2008
Jul 29, 2008
Βαλτόπαπια (Ferruginous Duck - Aythya nyroca)
Picture of a juvenile Ferruginous Duck observed a few days ago near Athens.
Jul 23, 2008
Πετροτουρλίδα
Πετροτουρλίδα (Stone Curlew - Burhinus oedicnemus) που φώλιασε τον Ιούνιο σε περιοχή κοντά στα Σπάτα. Αναπαράγεται σε περιοχές με αραιή βλάστηση. Δύσκολα τη συναντά κανείς αφού κινείται κυρίως το βράδυ.
Jul 20, 2008
Χελιδόνια
Νεαρά χελιδόνια πετάνε παντού.
Η κοντή ουρά και το χρώμα του λαιμού τα ξεχωρίζει από τα ενήλικα.
Η κοντή ουρά και το χρώμα του λαιμού τα ξεχωρίζει από τα ενήλικα.
Νεαρό Σταβλοχελίδονο (Barn Swallow - Ηirundo rustica) 
Ενήλικο
Jul 16, 2008
Ανεπιθύμητος επισκέπτης
Βραχοκιρκίνεζο (Kestrel- Falco tinnunculus) VS Αετογερακίνα (Long-legged buzzard - Buteo rufinus)
Το μικρό γεράκι επιτίθεται στον ανεπιθύμητο επισκέπτη που εισήλθε στην επικράτεια του
Jul 15, 2008
Jul 11, 2008
Νέες αφίξεις
Αρκετά πουλιά έχουν ήδη ξεκινήσει να κινούνται νοτιότερα. Οι φωτογραφίες αυτές είναι τραβηγμένες στην Αττική τις τελευταίες μέρες.
Ακτίτης ( Common sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos) 14-07-2008
Πρασινοσκέλης (Greenshank -Tringa nebularia) 11-07-2008
Σταχτοπετροκλής (Wheatear -Oenanthe oenanthe) 06-07-2008
Σαρσέλα (Garganey - Anas querquedula) 11-07-2008
Ακτίτης ( Common sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos) 14-07-2008
Πρασινοσκέλης (Greenshank -Tringa nebularia) 11-07-2008
Σταχτοπετροκλής (Wheatear -Oenanthe oenanthe) 06-07-2008
Σαρσέλα (Garganey - Anas querquedula) 11-07-2008
Jul 10, 2008
Χαλκόκοτα (Glossy Ibis - Plegadis falcinellus)
Μια χαλκόκοτα που εμφανίστηκε στα τέλη του Ιουνίου στην περιοχή των Μεσογείων
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