Guilty of being a silent observer ...always appreciated though :t:
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Lesvos Bird Reports 2018 (1 Viewer)
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Guilty of being a silent observer ...always appreciated though :t:
Mick Sway
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Hi Jos
Obviously I know that you're a Birdforum old timer now.
I try to keep this thread going as I know there are folks out there
that don't like Facebook, the main news source, I guess that there may
be a few more joining them after this weeks events.
Regards & thanks
Mick
Hi Jos
Obviously I know that you're a Birdforum old timer now.
I try to keep this thread going as I know there are folks out there
that don't like Facebook, the main news source, I guess that there may
be a few more joining them after this weeks events.
Regards & thanks
Mick
Mick Sway
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Aegean Air Flights via Athens to Mitilini and return - A warning
Following recent feedback from other websites, I would advise anyone travelling to Lesvos with Aegean Air , with connecting "island hop flights" , to please check their bookings.
There have been a number of instances where flight times for these flights have been altered, in some cases significantly, without prior notification.
Following recent feedback from other websites, I would advise anyone travelling to Lesvos with Aegean Air , with connecting "island hop flights" , to please check their bookings.
There have been a number of instances where flight times for these flights have been altered, in some cases significantly, without prior notification.
riotambopata44
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Aegean flight changes
I second that advice from Mick - Aegean cancelled my flight out at first light April 17th, meaning a complete route re-think. I lose a night on the island, sadly.
I second that advice from Mick - Aegean cancelled my flight out at first light April 17th, meaning a complete route re-think. I lose a night on the island, sadly.
Mick Sway
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22 March 2018 - common swifts over Mitilini
Sorry to hear that but par for the course , it seems.
Bird News
Common swifts seen over Mitlini this morning.
Sorry to hear that but par for the course , it seems.
Bird News
Common swifts seen over Mitlini this morning.
Eddie Urbanski
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Likewise..
Mick Sway
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24 March 2018 Mute Swan - Kalloni Salt Pans
Local enthusiast Ellada Valerie photographed the Mute Swan below, at Kalloni Salt Pans on 24 March. The species is surprisingly scarce on Lesvos, being mainly a winter visitor. Last time that I saw one was in May 2002 at Mesa.
Local enthusiast Ellada Valerie photographed the Mute Swan below, at Kalloni Salt Pans on 24 March. The species is surprisingly scarce on Lesvos, being mainly a winter visitor. Last time that I saw one was in May 2002 at Mesa.
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Mick Sway
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28 March 2018 Rollers, pallid harrier Kalloni SP
28 March 2018
The first full report by a visiting birder , states the following:
Cold weather appears to be holding up the migrating species
Kalloni SP ,horse track : two pairs of Rollers
27 March 2018
Kalloni SP ,horse track :adult male Pallid Harrier
Polichnitos Salt Pans holds most of the Stilts and Advocets.
The Sigri fields and Faneromeni were quiet
28 March 2018
The first full report by a visiting birder , states the following:
Cold weather appears to be holding up the migrating species
Kalloni SP ,horse track : two pairs of Rollers
27 March 2018
Kalloni SP ,horse track :adult male Pallid Harrier
Polichnitos Salt Pans holds most of the Stilts and Advocets.
The Sigri fields and Faneromeni were quiet
Mick Sway
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29 March 2018 Ruppell's Warblers, Woodchat Shrikes
29 March 2018
Kavaki
A visiting birder reports that male and female Rüppel's are on territory at Kavaki, in the North West of the island.
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The same correspondent who reported the Roller's and Pallid Harrier (which he photographed) have not been seen since the other day (28/03).
He reports that Woodchat's are in.
Apparently the weather continues with strong , cold winds blowing from the North.
29 March 2018
Kavaki
A visiting birder reports that male and female Rüppel's are on territory at Kavaki, in the North West of the island.
Other News
The same correspondent who reported the Roller's and Pallid Harrier (which he photographed) have not been seen since the other day (28/03).
He reports that Woodchat's are in.
Apparently the weather continues with strong , cold winds blowing from the North.
Mick Sway
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Mick Sway
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02 April Kalloni Salt Pans Purple Herons
02 April Kalloni Salt Pans
Eleni Galinou reports 2 purple herons in at Kalloni Salt Pans this evening
and sedge warblers at Mesa Wetland.
See here for more updates:
Lesvos Bird News
02 April Kalloni Salt Pans
Eleni Galinou reports 2 purple herons in at Kalloni Salt Pans this evening
and sedge warblers at Mesa Wetland.
See here for more updates:
Lesvos Bird News
Mick Sway
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3rd April 2018 Haramida Marsh
From Lesvos Bird News Facebook Group.
03/04/18 A local birder posted a report from
Haramida Marsh
including the following species:
Black Stork
Great Egret
Common Buzzard
Common Cuckoo
Alpine Swift
Common Swift
Eurasian Hoopoe
Barn Swallow
Red-rumped Swallow
Eurasian Reed Warbler
Great Reed Warbler
Eurasian Blackcap
Sardinian Warbler
Black-eared Wheatear
Cretzschmar's Bunting ( a big influx)
Plus many other more common species
From Lesvos Bird News Facebook Group.
03/04/18 A local birder posted a report from
Haramida Marsh
including the following species:
Black Stork
Great Egret
Common Buzzard
Common Cuckoo
Alpine Swift
Common Swift
Eurasian Hoopoe
Barn Swallow
Red-rumped Swallow
Eurasian Reed Warbler
Great Reed Warbler
Eurasian Blackcap
Sardinian Warbler
Black-eared Wheatear
Cretzschmar's Bunting ( a big influx)
Plus many other more common species
Mick Sway
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3 April Mesa Wetland incoming Ferruginous Ducks
Mesa wetland 03/04/18
As reported by Eleni Galinou on Lesvos Bird News
35 Ferruginous
5 Garganey
photo by Eleni
Mesa wetland 03/04/18
As reported by Eleni Galinou on Lesvos Bird News
35 Ferruginous
5 Garganey
photo by Eleni
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Mick Sway
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06 April 2018 - influx of migrating waders
Eleni Galinou reports on Lesvos Bird News, incoming waders this morning at
Kalloni Salt Pans 06/04/18
S/W corner
200+ Ruffs
5 Black-tailed Godwits
6 Spotted Redshanks
6 Greenshanks
4 Marsh Sandpipers
3 Redshanks
32 Wood Sandpipers
2 Little Ringed Plovers
7 Ringed Plovers
20 Little Stints
18 Black-winged Stilts
40 Avocets
8 Common terns
lower Tsiknias River
3 Great Reed Warblers
2 Nightingales
3 Common Whitethroats
+ Sedge Warblers and Whinchats
1 male Hen Harrier
Eleni Galinou reports on Lesvos Bird News, incoming waders this morning at
Kalloni Salt Pans 06/04/18
S/W corner
200+ Ruffs
5 Black-tailed Godwits
6 Spotted Redshanks
6 Greenshanks
4 Marsh Sandpipers
3 Redshanks
32 Wood Sandpipers
2 Little Ringed Plovers
7 Ringed Plovers
20 Little Stints
18 Black-winged Stilts
40 Avocets
8 Common terns
lower Tsiknias River
3 Great Reed Warblers
2 Nightingales
3 Common Whitethroats
+ Sedge Warblers and Whinchats
1 male Hen Harrier
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Mick Sway
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09/04/18 Cittine Wagtails Polichnitos Salt Pans
09/04/18 Cittine Wagtails Polichnitos Salt Pans
Eleni Gallinou reports 2 male and 1 female Citrine Wagtails (Motacilla citreola,) this morning at the small marsh just above, the Polichnitos Salt Pans.
As reported on Lesvos Bird News Facebook Group
09/04/18 Cittine Wagtails Polichnitos Salt Pans
Eleni Gallinou reports 2 male and 1 female Citrine Wagtails (Motacilla citreola,) this morning at the small marsh just above, the Polichnitos Salt Pans.
As reported on Lesvos Bird News Facebook Group
