Kalloni Gulf, Lesvos |
One of two Great Bitterns - a scarce bird on Lesvos but a good year this year! |
Great Bittern - Skala Kalloni Pool |
One of many Black-eared Wheatears of the commoner "throated" form |
Black-headed Wagtail, Polichnitos |
Superciliaris type Yellow Wagtail, Kalloni Salt Pans |
Corn Bunting, Kalloni Salt Pans |
Cinereous Bunting - a Lesvos speciality |
Ortolan Bunting, Perasma |
Cretzschmar's Bunting - another Lesvos speciality |
Black Stork, Tsiknias River |
Male Collared Flycatcher, Faneromeni |
Female Garganey and Wood Sandpiper, Tsiknias River |
Drake Garganey, Tsiknias River |
Male Kruper's Nuthatch, Acladeri Forest |
Juvenile Balkan Green Lizard |
Masked Shrike - a locally common breeder |
Second calendar year male Pallid Harrier - seemingly the most common age encountered here |
Male Ruppell's Warbler, Kavaki |
Male Ruppell's Warbler in song flight, Kavaki |
Eurasian Scops Owl, Kalloni |
White Peacock - Mega! |
Short-toed Eagle, Kavaki |
As always, stunning shots Chris - looks like a great trip! Hope to catch up with you soon. All the best.
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