Greece in Autumn

Summary

The coastal wetlands, extensive forests and reed-fringed inland lakes of north-eastern Greece act as a magnet for migrating birds in both spring and autumn. The region lies on an important ‘migration flyway’ between Europe and Africa and its easterly position — tucked between Bulgaria and Turkey — attracts an exciting range of migrant and breeding species with a decidedly eastern flavour. Waders such as Marsh and Broad-billed Sandpipers share the mudflats with more familiar Redshanks and Grey Plovers. A passing sparrowhawk is more likely to be a Levant than a Northern Sparrowhawk, and a shrike atop a bush could well be Lesser Grey or Masked. On this varied tour we will go in search of these and other species whilst exploring northern Greece’s key wildlife destinations: Nestos Delta and Lake Kerkini. Although birds are the primary focus of this holiday, we will also enjoy the butterflies, reptiles and other wildlife we encounter along the way.