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Vravrona Wetland

37.92572 , 23.99947

Greece

A nice birding site, close to Athens International Airport.
Can be unexpectedly productive in spring
Combines natural beaty and an beautiful, well preserved archeological site (Temple of Artemis) with a small museum

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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 Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 37.9257/23.9995 (2020-11-15 21:49:34 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Vravrona Wetland" (2020-11-15 21:49:34 )

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:47:16
A nice birding site, close to Athens International Airport. Can be unexpectedly productive in spring Combines natural beaty and an beautiful, well preserved archeological site (Temple of Artemis) with a small museum

  • 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)

Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
Little Crake (Zapornia parva)
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops)
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus)

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:55:03)

Little Owl (Athene noctua) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:54:51)

Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:54:41)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:54:11)

Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:53:51)

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:53:40)

Little Crake (Zapornia parva) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:53:27)

Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:53:15)

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:53:05)

Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) was added by Spyros Skareas (2023-01-12 20:52:54)

  • Timing and strategy

Spring is the best period for birding, from early March to early May
You may spend 2+hours in the site. Walking around the beach and the museum paths is the best way to explore the area

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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
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Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:49
Spring is the best period for birding, from early March to early May You may spend 2+hours in the site. Walking around the beach and the museum paths is the best way to explore the area
  • How to get there

Public buses (Νο 304) terminate their route at Dolce Attica Riviera Hotel, and then you need about 20-30 min to reach the marshes.  

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

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:50
Public buses (Νο 304) terminate their route at Dolce Attica Riviera Hotel, and then you need about 20-30 min to reach the marshes.  

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  • Other attractions

Temple of Artemis
Museum of Vravrona
Vravrona Tower

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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 20:51
Temple of Artemis Museum of Vravrona Vravrona Tower

Dolce Attica Riviera Hotel
Toilets in the museum (check opening/closing times)
 

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or near this site, including:
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• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Spyros Skareas on 2023-01-12 20:52
Dolce Attica Riviera Hotel Toilets in the museum (check opening/closing times)  

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

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