Athens most striking birds

10 most striking and colorful birds of Athens and where to find them

Some of the most striking and colorful birds of Europe breed around Athens, or visit the area temporary as an important stopover during migration.
These are the 10 most charming birds, based on international birders that join our guided birdwatching tours every year. 

Squacco Heron: April and May
at Schinias National Park and most wetlands

Red-footed Falcon: mid to late April
at Spata fields

Great Spotted Cuckoo: March, April in Spata fields

Hoopoe: from April until September in urban parks,
like Tritsis Park, Acropolis & Philopappou Hills

Common Kingfisher: November to March at Oropos Lagoon,
 Vravrona Wetland and smaller wetlands

Black-headed Wagtail: April to September
at Oropos Lagoon, Schinias National Park

Blue Rock Thrush: all year long
at Mt Hymettus, Erythres plains

Cretzschmar’s Bunting: April to August
at Mt Pendeli, Mt Parnitha

Black-headed Bunting: end of April to August,
at Spata fields, Erythres plains