Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
Robin that has chosen this spot in the past (12). Rufous Bush Robins and Rollers also occur in spring. A pair of Long-legged Buzzards nests in the area while the coast is ideal for watching Mediterranean Shags and Yelkouan Shearwaters.
Other interesting fauna/flora
EXTRAS The Storm Petrel, the smallest seabird of Greece, has been recorded off the west coast of Lesvos. Finding it is a real challenge!
Lesvos is a botanist’s paradise, with more than 1,500 plant species recorded, including many endemics. Himantoglossum comperianum orchid is one of the rarest orchids in Greece. This island is also known to host a great insect variety, especially butterflies; many nature lovers visit Lesvos just for them. Other fauna is also interesting; due to the very close distance to Asia Minor, it includes both European and Asiatic species. Persian Squirrel and Ottoman Viper are characteristic examples, attracting many tourists who want to see them. 13 terrestrial mammals and 11 bat species, 5 amphibians and 21 reptiles have been recorded so far.
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