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[edit] Overview

At 914m this is the highest point on Corfu and the slopes above the road are well-known as a site for Cretzschmar's Bunting.

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[edit] Notable Species

Other species found here include Bonelli's Eagle and Rock Partridge, Black-eared Wheatear, both rock thrushes and Western Rock Nuthatch. As well as Cretzschmar's there are Cirl Bunting and Ortolan Bunting.

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Birds you can see here include:

Bonelli's Eagle, Rock Partridge, European Turtle Dove, Black-eared Wheatear, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush, Blue Rock Thrush, Subalpine Warbler, Orphean Warbler, Western Rock Nuthatch, Woodchat Shrike, Cirl Bunting, Ortolan Bunting, Cretzschmar's Bunting, Rock Sparrow

[edit] Other Wildlife

Orchids are common in this area and include Man Orchid Aceras anthropophorum, Orchis provincialis and Giant Barlia robertiana.

[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

Follow the main coast road north of Kerkira until turning left at Pirgi towards Spartilas and from there turn right to Petalia. Towards the summit the road becomes rough and from here it is best to proceed on foot.

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Content and images originally posted by Steve