Cranes are anything but common sights in Greece. Although a few major wetlands (e.g. Kerkini, Messolonghi) host every year at least a couple of birds in winter, the species is a very scarce passage migrant and winter visitor. This year, a juv bird chose Asopos estuary in northern Attica to spend a few weeks, being the major attraction for many birdwatchers of the area.It takes a Crane....
February 27, 2011
Cranes are anything but common sights in Greece. Although a few major wetlands (e.g. Kerkini, Messolonghi) host every year at least a couple of birds in winter, the species is a very scarce passage migrant and winter visitor. This year, a juv bird chose Asopos estuary in northern Attica to spend a few weeks, being the major attraction for many birdwatchers of the area.
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