Mesolongi Lagoons
AT A GLANCE
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Distance from Athens
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300 km
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Habitat
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Ramsar protected Wetlands
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Top 5 species
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Dalmatian Pelican, Griffon Vulture, Imperial eagle, Spur-winged Plover, Isabelline Wheatear
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Price
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depending on participation and duration
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* Trips for destinations out of Athens, start from your hotel & inlcude transportation, beverages, 1 meal / day
Mesolongi Lagoons Bird List - Download
Traditional fishing boat at Tourlida, Mesolongi Lagoons (photo by Spyros Skareas)
This is one of the most significant wetlands of Southern Europe. It includes a complex ecosystem of 33.687 hectares, located in western Central Greece.. A very large lagoon, the Mesolongi lagoon (11.200 hectares) predominates in the central part of the wetland. The unique mosaic of smaller ponds and marshlands, together with larger lagoons, comprises an extensive area, home for more than 40.000 ducks in winter, massive flocks of waders, and 32 out of 38 european species of raptors. Birding in Mesologi lagoons is truly an unforgettable lifetime experience for any birdwatcher.
Target Bird Species (depending on season)
White Stork, Dalmatian Pelican, Greater Flamingo, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, White-tailed Eagle, Osprey, Imperial Eagle, Booted Eagle, Spotted Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Sparrowhawk, Goshawk, Shelduck, Avocet, Spoonbill, Lesser Kestrel, Goshawk, Spur-winged Plover, Oystercatcher, Collared Pratincole, Isabelline Wheatear
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