24/11/2009
18/11/2009
13/11/2009
12/11/2009
04/11/2009
21/10/2009
18/10/2009
07/10/2009
25/09/2009
17/09/2009
04/09/2009
03/09/2009
02/09/2009
28/08/2009
25/08/2009
19/08/2009
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...
05/08/2009
Black-winged Stilt (Καλαμοκανάς - Himantopus himantopus)
I'm out of here....back in a couple of weeks!
24/07/2009
22/07/2009
19/07/2009
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
17/07/2009
12/07/2009
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.
10/07/2009
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.
09/07/2009
Red-rumped Swallow (Μιλτοχελίδονο - Hirundo daurica)
Special moment but unfortunately backlight and the bright background didn't favour a very good shot
06/07/2009
25/06/2009
15/06/2009
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
13/06/2009
12/06/2009
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.
09/06/2009
08/06/2009
02/06/2009
26/05/2009
Little Grebe (Νανοβουτηχτάρι - Tachybaptus rufucollis)
A picture of a Little Grebe from my visit to Strofilia
22/05/2009
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...
21/05/2009
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.
20/05/2009
Isabelline Shrike (Ξανθοκεφαλάς - Lanius isabellinus)
This seems to be an Isabelline Shrike.It was observed today at Spata.Confirmation is welcomed.
15/05/2009
14/05/2009
13/05/2009
03/05/2009
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
30/04/2009
28/04/2009
24/04/2009
23/04/2009
Montagu's Harrier (Λιβαδόκιρκος - Circus pygargus)
At least 10-15 Montagu's Harriers were around today. Most of them male.
Also the first Turtle Doves of the year were seen today.
Also the first Turtle Doves of the year were seen today.
22/04/2009
Pallid Harrier (Στεπόκιρκος - Circus macrourus)
Adult male Pallid Harriers that were seen at the end of March and beginning of April seem to have gone. Now mainly adult female and juvenile pallid harriers are around.Also the first 4 red-footed falcons were seen on Monday.
13/04/2009
08/04/2009
Glossy Ibis (Χαλκόκοτα- Plegadis falcinellus)
Glossy Ibis are still around. 26 were seen the day before yesterday.
07/04/2009
4th Attica Bird Race
We managed to record 41 species at the airport area. Here are some:
Marsh Harrier, Pallid Ηarrier, Squacco Heron, Redshank, Ruff, Little Stint,Green and Wood Sandpiper, Stone Curlew, Collared Pranticole, Hoopoe, Black-eared Wheatear, Pied Flycatcher, Woodshat Shrike, Little Owl
Marsh Harrier, Pallid Ηarrier, Squacco Heron, Redshank, Ruff, Little Stint,Green and Wood Sandpiper, Stone Curlew, Collared Pranticole, Hoopoe, Black-eared Wheatear, Pied Flycatcher, Woodshat Shrike, Little Owl
02/04/2009
Osprey ( Ψαραετός - Pandion haliaetus)
An Osprey and 2 Pallid Harriers above Spata were the highlights of the day.
25/03/2009
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.
Today all of them had gone.
21/03/2009
19/03/2009
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
15/03/2009
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.
14/03/2009
Golden Plover (Βροχοπούλι - Pluvialis apricaria)
10/03/2009
09/03/2009
Wheatear (Σταχτοπετροκλής - Oenanthe oenanthe)
The first Whetears of the season were observed today around Spata.
19/02/2009
17/02/2009
Great Spotted Cuckoo (Κισσόκουκος - Clamator glandarious)
An unusual bird was seen earlier today. At first I thought it was a magpie but after I was sure it was something I had never seen again. Getting close was not very difficult as the bird seemed to be very calm. It was feeding non stop just in front of me mainly eating caterpillars which it found with remarkable capability.
10/02/2009
04/02/2009
Kestrel (Βραχοκιρκίνεζο - Falco tinnunculus)
Its amazing how they can spot such small creatures in thick grass
02/02/2009
26/01/2009
Teal (Κιρκίρι - Anas creca)
Small flock of teals has been around for a while. Here is a couple of them.
05/01/2009
Red-crested pochard (Φερεντίνι - Netta rufina)
Haven't posted any pictures for a while . Taking decent pictures in current weather conditions is not easy. This picture was taken last year in January. 12 Red-crested pochards were around for at least a month .
20/12/2008
11/12/2008
30/11/2008
26/11/2008
19/11/2008
04/11/2008
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.
25/10/2008
22/10/2008
18/10/2008
17/10/2008
15/10/2008
13/10/2008
10/10/2008
03/10/2008
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.
13/09/2008
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.
08/09/2008
02/09/2008
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
30/08/2008
24/08/2008
Wheatear (Σταχτοπετροκλης - Oenanthe oenanthe)
Another bird that is seen in large numbers the last week or so.
23/08/2008
Stonechat (Mαυρολαίμης - Saxicola torquata)
Observed much more frequently the last few days. Picture of a male one bellow
21/08/2008
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.
11/08/2008
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.
10/08/2008
Φιδαετός (Short-toed Eagle - Circaetus gallicus)
Schinias wetland has basically dried out. Not many birds observed at my last visit.
01/08/2008
Κοκκινοκεφαλάς (Woodchat Shrike - Lanious senator)
A male Woodchat Shrike. Plenty of them around Athens. Usually bold and easy to approach
31/07/2008
29/07/2008
Βαλτόπαπια (Ferruginous Duck - Aythya nyroca)
Picture of a juvenile Ferruginous Duck observed a few days ago near Athens.
23/07/2008
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.
20/07/2008
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
16/07/2008
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
15/07/2008
11/07/2008
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
10/07/2008
Χαλκόκοτα (Glossy Ibis - Plegadis falcinellus)
Μια χαλκόκοτα που εμφανίστηκε στα τέλη του Ιουνίου στην περιοχή των Μεσογείων
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