Nov 18, 2009
Oct 18, 2009
Sep 25, 2009
Aug 28, 2009
Aug 25, 2009
Aug 19, 2009
Little Stint (Νανοσκαλίδρα - Calidris minuta)
Perfect come back from vacation. A Little Stint with a metal ring on its right leg was seen today at Spata. I got several shots that show part of the number.Can't wait to learn where it comes from...
Aug 5, 2009
Black-winged Stilt (Καλαμοκανάς - Himantopus himantopus)
I'm out of here....back in a couple of weeks!
Jul 19, 2009
Ferruginous Duck (Βαλτόπαπια- Aythya nyroca)
At schinias earlier today.Although it is drying out quickly there is still some water in some areas and a fair amount of birds
Jul 12, 2009
Common Sandpiper (Ακτίτης - Actitis hypoleucus)
One out of two that have been around for a week or so.
Nice birds to photograph as they are easily approached.
Nice birds to photograph as they are easily approached.
Jul 10, 2009
Olivaceous Warbler (Ωχροστριτσίδα- Hippolais pallida)
There was a thought that this bird could be an Olive-tree warbler but it turned out to be an Oivaceous warbler(Thank you Niko for the help in identifying it).
Although it is a common bird this is the first time we see it at the airport area raising the total number of species recorded to 151.
Although it is a common bird this is the first time we see it at the airport area raising the total number of species recorded to 151.
Jul 9, 2009
Red-rumped Swallow (Μιλτοχελίδονο - Hirundo daurica)
Special moment but unfortunately backlight and the bright background didn't favour a very good shot
Jun 15, 2009
Black-headed Bunting (Αμπελουργός - Emberiza melanocephala)
Higlight from yesterdays visit at Schinias: Glossy Ibis 1, Little Egret 6,Black-winged Stilt 20-30,Great reed warbler,Ferruginous duck, Water rail, Marsh Harrier, Short-toed Eagle
Jun 13, 2009
Jun 12, 2009
Alpine Swift (Βουνοσταχτάρα -Apus melba)
All three kinds of swifts were feeding at this small pool of water. Nice to watch but difficult to capture moment on camera.
May 26, 2009
Little Grebe (Νανοβουτηχτάρι - Tachybaptus rufucollis)
A picture of a Little Grebe from my visit to Strofilia
May 22, 2009
Curlew Sandpiper (Δρεπανοσκαλίδρα - Calidris ferruginea)
There are a few of them around the last 3-4 days.
No sign of the Isabelline Shrike...
No sign of the Isabelline Shrike...
May 21, 2009
Isabelline Shrike (Ξανθοκεφαλάς - Lanius isabellinus)
One more picture taken yesterday.If this observation is accepted by the Hellenic Rarities Committee than this will be the 6th record in Greece.Unfortunately I did not manage to see it today.
Highlights of today's observations:Red-backed shrikes >10-15,Lesser grey shrikes 3, Woodchat shrikes 4,Little stints >20,Ruff 5-10,Curlew sandpiper 3, Gull-billed tern 1,Little egret 1,Squacco heron 2,Buzzard 1, Red throated pipit 1 and 1 starling which I didn't expect to see this time of year.
Highlights of today's observations:Red-backed shrikes >10-15,Lesser grey shrikes 3, Woodchat shrikes 4,Little stints >20,Ruff 5-10,Curlew sandpiper 3, Gull-billed tern 1,Little egret 1,Squacco heron 2,Buzzard 1, Red throated pipit 1 and 1 starling which I didn't expect to see this time of year.
May 20, 2009
Isabelline Shrike (Ξανθοκεφαλάς - Lanius isabellinus)
This seems to be an Isabelline Shrike.It was observed today at Spata.Confirmation is welcomed.
May 3, 2009
Goldfinch (Καρδερίνα -Carduelis carduelis)
Montagu's Harriers have seemed to gone but Lesser Grey Shrikes, Red-backed Shrikes and Black headed Buntings are the new arrivals
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