Mt Parnitha

38.14288 , 23.71911

Greece

The highest mountain (1,413 m.) of Athens, is ideal for woodland and scrub species. A National Park since the 1960s, it is the largest protected area of Athens. 

Delete exact location

The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Lefteris Stavrakas : 38.1429/23.7191 (2023-05-17 15:39:51 )

Site name was set by Lefteris Stavrakas as "Mt Parnitha " (2023-05-17 15:39:51 )

Edited by Lefteris Stavrakas on 2023-05-17 15:44:28
The highest mountain (1,413 m.) of Athens, is ideal for woodland and scrub species. A National Park since the 1960s, it is the largest protected area of Athens. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Sombre Tit (Poecile lugubris)
Eastern Orphean Warbler (Curruca crassirostris)
Eastern Subalpine Warbler (Curruca cantillans)
Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer)
Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca)
Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus)
Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia)

Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:42:54)

Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:41:23)

Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:41:09)

Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:40:55)

Eastern Orphean Warbler (Curruca crassirostris) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:40:48)

Eastern Subalpine Warbler (Curruca cantillans) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:40:40)

Sombre Tit (Poecile lugubris) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:40:27)

Cretzschmar's Bunting (Emberiza caesia) was added by Lefteris Stavrakas (2023-05-17 15:40:16)

  • Timing and strategy

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Not available yet
  • How to get there

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Not available yet

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Not available yet
  • Other attractions

Many interesting mammals can be found, such as the Red Deer, the Cretan Wild Goat (introduced) and the Grey Wolf. Equally rich is the reptile fauna (Erhard's Wall Lizard, Balkan Green Lizard, Marginated Tortoise, Nose-horned Viper etc). 

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Lefteris Stavrakas on 2023-05-17 15:49
Many interesting mammals can be found, such as the Red Deer Deer, the Cretan Wild Goat Goat (introduced) and the Grey Wolf Wolf. Equally rich is the reptile fauna (Erhard's Wall Lizard, Balkan Green Lizard, Marginated Tortoise, Nose-horned Viper etc). 
Edited by Lefteris Stavrakas on 2023-05-17 15:45
Red Deer Cretan Wild Goat Grey Wolf

There are two mountain refuges that provide food and shelter, Mpafi and Flampouri. Both are found in the central part of the mountain and can be reached quite easily, either by car or on foot. 

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Lefteris Stavrakas on 2023-05-17 15:50
There are two mountain refuges that provide food and shelter, Mpafi and Flampouri. Both are found in the central part of the mountain and can be reached quite easily, either by car or on foot. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Not available yet
All information about this site was contributed by Orniverse users. Neither Orniverse nor the contributors accept responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.

Contributors

Lefteris Stavrakas

Local guides

Gallery

No images found

Reports

Season:
to
Species:
no reports found
Mt Parnitha - Orniverse