Marsh Harrier (Καλαμόκιρκος - Circus aeruginosus)

Yesterday 3 Harrier species (Marsh, Hen and Pallid) were observed in relatively large numbers.
Today all of them had gone.

Little Ringed Plover (Ποταμοσφυριχτής - Charadrius dubius)

Many have arrived since last week...

Glossy Ibis (Χαλκόκοτα- Plegadis falcinellus)

New arrivals today. Glossy Ibis (aprox. 20), Black-winged Stilt(12), Ruff(10-15), Yellow Wagtail, Hoopoe, Sand Martin, Redshank, Swift

Stone Curlew (Πετροτουρλίδα - Burhinus oedicnemus)

A couple of Stone Curlews were seen today at the area where last year in late May they were seen breeding.Unfortunately I did not manage to get a decent picture but the observation itself was satisfactory. Nice to see them back.

Golden Plover (Βροχοπούλι - Pluvialis apricaria)

The Ruffs are gone but a Golden Plover is the new arrival. It was observed alone earlier in the day. I thought Golden Plovers are shy birds however this was not the case with this one.Very calm and approachable allowing me to get close enough for a few shots

Ruff (Μαχητής - Philomachus pugnax)

Also couple of Ruffs arrived today.

Wheatear (Σταχτοπετροκλής - Oenanthe oenanthe)

The first Whetears of the season were observed today around Spata.