The new lake is full of life!

As I have predicted in my previous article, the new lake at Spata became full of life in just a few days. Whenever I have time I go there for a short visit after a hard days work in the office. Every time I see something new. It was just a few days ago . . . → Read More: The new lake is full of life!

A new lake!

It was a few days ago when I went for another visit to the “Loutros” area at Spata (Athens). I am participating in a Hellenic Ornithological Society program and I am visiting the place at least every two months. A big surprise was waiting for me there. I have heard many stories about . . . → Read More: A new lake!

It’s started!

We are now in the middle of March and the migration period has started. A few days ago I went for a walk to the Schinias wetland. The water level was high enough and the first waders have already arrived. Only a few Green and Common Sandpipers for the moment, but this is going . . . → Read More: It’s started!

Waiting for the Migration period

The winter ends and spring is coming as is the spring migration period. This time of year most of the “winter species” are leaving or they have already left for their breeding places to the Northern Europe, whereas the “spring bird species” have not yet arrived, at least not in great numbers. In addition . . . → Read More: Waiting for the Migration period