Birding in Greece – Travel Guide to Birdwatching Sites in Greece

Birding in Greece – Travel Guide to Birdwatching Sites in Greece

This guide, designed to be useful for birdwatchers, as well as bird photographers and naturalists, contains all the information needed to see some of the most important birds of Greece. It includes 33 of the most interesting birdwatching sites, covering all aspects of the exceptional habitat diversity found in the country: from alpine grasslands to river deltas and from maquis scrub to dense pristine woodland. Priority has been given to sites that hold populations of Mediterranean or rare and endangered species. The sites have been grouped in seven different regions, depending on their geographical location.

Each site comes with a detailed text and map with birding hotspots. It also includes information on how to get to each site, which is the best time of year to visit, other fauna and flora present as well as a list of the highlight bird species. Useful contacts are also provided.

Inside, you’ll find:

-Detailed descriptions and maps for each area

– Birding hotspots marked for easy navigation

– Information on how to get there and best times to visit

– Lists of key bird species

– Brief notes on local flora and fauna

– Stunning photographs

– A complete list of birds recorded in Greece

– Useful contact information

The aim of this guide is to help birdwatchers add new species to their bird lists, to become familiar with the bird diversity in Greece and also to enjoy Greek nature, with the respect it deserves.