Birding in Greece

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Spring is definitely the best season for most of the site’s specialties. Winter is ideal for vultures and other large birds of prey.

Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus

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Other interesting fauna/flora Early in the morning or just before dusk, Roe Deer can be seen while driving from the National Road to Dadia. Friends of other wildlife can enjoy both large and small mammals and more than 40 reptile species, while mushrooms, butterflies and orchids are simply everywhere! It is also worth noting the presence of 24 bat species, which corresponds to 60% of the total recorded number in Europe (40 species) and 72% of the Greek list (33 species).

EXTRAS A special hide was created recently in the raptor observatory in Dadia for watching or photographing small passerines.

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