Crete Birding (1 Viewer)

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Alf King

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• Feb 5, 2009

• #1

My wife has taken a shine to a late autumn holiday in Crete this year (teachers plan well in advance) and I would like to take advantage of any birding opportunities that there might be. Taking into account that we will probably be on a package where is the best part of the island to be located and where might I get some information on good sites?

I've checked out a couple of trip reports but mostly these are fairly dated so it's clearly not a real birding hotspot; is there any source of more recent information?

Thanks

 

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JD47

Well-known member

• Feb 7, 2009

• #2

Hi Alf
try this link www.crete birding this part of Crete (Western) has some great birding sites. And if you're fit enough, do the Samaria Gorge its spectacular.
JOHND

 

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Alf King

Well-known member

• Feb 10, 2009

• #3

Hi JohnD

Thanks, but this link doesn't lead anywhere I'm afraid and I can't find anything else in Google.

Regards

 

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JD47

Well-known member

• Feb 10, 2009

• #4

Hi Alf
sorry about that try thishttp://www.freewebs.com/colnsue/index.htm

 

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Alf King

Well-known member

• Feb 11, 2009

• #5

Thanks John

A very useful site.

On another tack I had considered buying the guide by Stephanie Coghlan but this seems to have received mixed reviews to say the least. Has anyone else referred to this book?

 

davidg

Well-known member

• Feb 11, 2009

• #6

Alf King said:

Thanks John

A very useful site.

On another tack I had considered buying the guide by Stephanie Coghlan but this seems to have received mixed reviews to say the least. Has anyone else referred to this book?

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Hi Alf,

I've sent you an e-mail with a contact in Crete who I think might be helpful.

I bought the Coghlan book before my trip to eastern Crete and didn't find it terribly helpful but it is better than nothing, which is the only other alternative, I think!

Regards,

David

 

ColD

Save the Egyptian Vulture in Greece

• Apr 2, 2009

• #7

Hi Alf
Have seen that JD47 has recommended our site to you, Thanks JD. You may like to also visit http://cretewww.com where you will find ours and others monthly diaries if you would like to personal email me I will try to give you some information based on your location and needs.

All the best hope you have a great time in Crete
Cheers ColD
http://freewebs.com/colnsue
http://www.cretewww.com

 

Last edited: Apr 2, 2009