Birdwatching in Athens: Winter is coming (so are the birds)

November is the time when large numbers of winter vissitors arrive in the lowlands of Athens. Schinias National Park attacts very large numbers of passerines which, in turn, attract lots of raptors.
This is a very good year for wintering Blue Tits


Hen Harriers are widespread. visitors of open areas


The Sparrowhawk is one of the most common raptors found in winter