Lake Kerkini (7300 hectares) is one of the most significant wetlands of Southern Europe.
Birding in Kerkini Lake is truly an unforgettable lifetime experience for any birdwatcher.
Target species (depending on season)
Pygmy Cormorant, White Pelican, Dalmatian Pelican, Spoonbill, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Booted Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Avocet, Purple Heron, Black-crowed Night Heron, Little Bittern, White Stork, Black Stork, Spur-winged Lapwing, Bee-eater, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Syrian Woodpecker, Lesser Grey Shrike, Masked Shrike, Isabelline Wheatear.
Mammals
Eurasian Wild Cat, Wild Boar, Red Fox, Stone Marten, Eurasian Badger, Cape Hare, Red Squirrel, Eastern European Hedgehog, European River Otter, Golden Jackal, Gray Wolf.