Birdwatching tours at Messolonghi lagoons, Central Greece
Messolonghi Lagoons and it's surrounding wetlands are one of the most significant wetlands of Southern Europe. It includes a complex ecosystem of 33.687 hectares, located in western Central Greece. A very large lagoon, the Mesolongi lagoon (11.200 hectares) predominates in the central part of the wetland. The unique mosaic of smaller ponds and marshlands, together with larger lagoons, comprises an extensive area, home for more than 40.000 ducks in winter, massive flocks of waders, and 32 out of 38 european species of raptors.
Traditional fishermen house at Tourlida, Messolonghi Lagoons
Birding in Messolonghi lagoons is truly an unforgettable lifetime experience for any birdwatcher. We organize birdwatching trips to cover a vast areas of Messolonghi & Etoliko National Park, with a combination of Kleisoremata Gorge that holds a significant colony of Griffon Vultures
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| Flamingos at Messolonghi Lagoons |
All year breeding species
Dalmatian Pelican, Griffon Vulture, Long-legged Buzzard, Great White Egret, Slender-billed Gull, Eagle Owl, Scops Owl, Zitting CisticolaSpring and Summer
Pallid Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Red-footed Falcon, Short-toed Eagle, Collared Pratincole, Whiskered Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Short-toed Lark, Rufous Bush Chat, Black-headed Bunting, Cretzschmar's Bunting |
| Broad-billed Sandpiper at Messolonghi Lagoons |
Autumn
Red-necked Phalarope, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Lesser Grey Shrike
Winter
Great Spotted Eagle, Black Stork, Great Sand Plover
