Lesvos Birdwatching

09/11/2024

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Standing at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Lesvos is a haven for rare bird species, drawing birdwatchers from around the globe.

05/09/2024

25 Aug 2024
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19/08/2024

A bird trip report from last April!

(cover photo: Blue-cheeked and European Bee-eaters) Steve, Bob and I made the very best of Lesvos in Spring with five full days (18-22/04) birding (primarilly just birdwatching) all around the isla…

05/08/2024

The sardine festival in Lesvos is a celebration of the island's local gastronomy and maritime resources. Every August, residents and visitors gather to enjoy fresh sardines grilled on large charcoal barbecues and served with traditional delicacies. The festival also features music, dancing, and traditional events, creating a warm and hospitable atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

3 - 4 August

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07/07/2024

Summer is the best period to try to find Black Storks around Lesvos, as they congregate in the island's few freshwater wetlands. This one is from Messa wetland, July 5, 2024.

02/07/2024

For those who can read Dutch, here is an article about Lesvos birding.

Vogels spotten op Lesbos. Tips voor birdwatching op het Griekse eiland Lesbos. Interview met deskundige Eleni Galinou over vogelsoorten.

04/05/2024

https://lesvosbirdnews.org/2024/05/03/3-may24/

Eleonora’s Falcon (Michael Sveikutis) Find here the HIGHLIGHTS of bird sightings and check for more common birds on the LINKS at the end of the post. The island is packed …

04/05/2024

One out of four Dalmatian Pelican seen at the Kalloni Salt Pans yesterday evening.

15/04/2024

https://lesvosbirdnews.org/2024/04/14/14-april-24/

Ferruginous Duck (Paul Manning) Find here the HIGHLIGHT bird sightings and check for more common birds on the LINKS at the end of the post. CENTRAL LESVOS METOCHI LAKE Ferrugino…

13/04/2024

A male Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea). Find this species all over the island in suitable habitat (even by the smallest body of coastal or inland water).

05/04/2024

One of the 15 Black Storks present in the area of the Kalloni Salt Pans (SW fields) yesterday afternoon (4/4). I just love those "metallic" tones!

25/03/2024

29 migrant species have already been recorded for this Spring on Lesvos.
Check the latest post:

As recorded until Sunday, March 24, 2024 CENTRAL LESVOS POTAMIA (HIDDEN) RESERVOIR Common Pochard 2 (Mar 24, Stylianos Zannetos), a species that is rarely seen on Lesvos… KALLONI SQUARE 1 Whi…

17/03/2024

A Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) singing softly next to my car- clearly annoyed by the Corn Bunting nearby 😁.
Kalloni Pans S fields, Mar 15.

14/03/2024

ΕΡΤ1 «Φτάσαμε» με τον Ζερόμ Καλούτα «Λέσβος» (Β’ Μέρος) Κυριακή 17 Μαρτίου 2024, στις 17:00 Το ταξίδι της εκπομπής «Φτάσαμε» στη μαγευτική Λέσβο συνεχίζεται, την Κυριακή 1...

06/03/2024

The LESVOS BIRD NEWS website is running again with regular updates!

All you need to know about birding on Lesvos sland, Greece

17/02/2024

Yes, the 1st (10) House Martins (Delichon urbicum) are here. Feb 16 at Dipi reedbed, Gera Gulf.

13/02/2024

Yelkouan Shearwaters (Puffinus yelkuan) are making a stop by the Kalloni Gulf before breeding on the Aegean Sea islands!
Feb 11, 2024