Spring has come and so have the first migrants. Among the numerous Chiffchaffs, one
Eastern Bonelli's Warbler (aka Balkan Warbler) was seen in the bare branches of a fig. First ever seen in the area in 2011, it seems that this - once thought to be very rare - bird, is actually a regular spring passage migrant that was overlooked in the previous years.
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Balkan Warblers are now regular sightings every spring in south Greece
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Another late visitor is the Rock Bunting. Although it is a winter visitor, no birds had been seen until early March, suggesting a small through-passage in the area, instead of wintering this year.
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Wintering or passing Rock Buntings can often be seen in low altitudes, even at sea level.
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