Schinias NP

38.15311 , 24.02924

Greece

This is the most important birding area close to Athens. A breeding site for world threatened Ferruginous Duck and an excellent migration area for spring and autumn migrants. Lots of overwintering waterfoul too.
 

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 38.1531/24.0292 (2020-11-15 21:44:58 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Schinias NP" (2020-11-15 21:44:58 )

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:33:35
This is the most important birding area close to Athens. A breeding site for world threatened Ferruginous Duck and an excellent migration area for spring and autumn migrants. Lots of overwintering waterfoul too.  

  • 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)

Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca)
European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus)
Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)
Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus)
Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus)
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus)
Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio)
Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator)
Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus)
Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis)
Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon)
Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer)
Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca)

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:21:41)

Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:21:16)

Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:20:49)

Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:20:40)

Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:20:28)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:19:53)

Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:19:26)

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:19:13)

European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:19:04)

Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:18:51)

Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-13 09:18:40)

Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:29:26)

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:28:49)

Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:28:32)

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:28:18)

Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:27:56)

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:27:47)

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:27:34)

Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:27:16)

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:27:03)

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:26:50)

Little Owl (Athene noctua) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:26:38)

Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:26:27)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:26:16)

Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:25:52)

  • Timing and strategy

Best season: Spring (late March to mid May)
Time to spend: 3+ hours
Best covered with car

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:31
Best season: Spring (late March to mid May) Time to spend: 3+ hours Best covered with car
  • How to get there

Public transportation in scarce. Only a couple of connection per day, with KTEL buses from downtown Athens.

Best reached by private car

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

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:35
Public transportation in scarce. Only a couple of connection per day, with KTEL buses from downtown Athens. Best reached by private car

Open all year long, no enty fees
Olympic Rowing Center opens from sunrise to sunset, every day. Free walking of cycling access (no cars of motorbikes allowed). Free entry.

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Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:39
Open all year long, no enty fees Olympic Rowing Center opens from sunrise to sunset, every day. Free walking of cycling access (no cars of motorbikes allowed). Free entry.
  • Other attractions

Rich in reptiles, dragonflies and wild flowers. Spring is excellent for wild orchids in the surrounding hills.

The area of Marathon has major archeological importance (Battle of Marathon, Ramnous archeological site, Museum of Marathon). It is also the start of the Authentic Marathon race, every year

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:38
Rich in reptiles, dragonflies and wild flowers. Spring is excellent for wild orchids in the surrounding hills. The area of Marathon has major archeological importance (Battle of Marathon, Ramnous archeological site, Museum of Marathon). It is also the start of the Authentic Marathon race, every year

Watchtowers better to be avoided (haven't been restored, dangerous stairs, no protection)
Restrooms in Olympic Rowing Center often closed, better visit small cafes at Kato Souli village.

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 Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:41
Watchtowers better to be avoided (haven't been restored, dangerous stairs, no protection) Restrooms in Olympic Rowing Center often closed, better visit small cafes at Kato Souli village.

Beware fo mosquitos from April until October, especially active around sunset and sunrise
Also better to be avoided during very hot and sunny summer days

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

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:43
Beware fo mosquitos from April until October, especially active around sunset and sunrise Also better to be avoided during very hot and sunny summer days
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