23 - 26 May 2010

Paul Manning remains the only birder sending me any news from the island at present. here's what he's seen in recent days.

25 May 2010
Kalloni Saltpans - very little of note; Pallid Swift 2 feeding with up to 150 Common Swifts, Ruff 21.

Nr Haramida - a few birds moving off the headland here inc. Lesser Kestrel, Common tern 22, Bee-eaters.


24 May 2010
Kalloni Saltpans - Black Tern 1, Curlew Sandpiper 1, Little Stint 1.

Napi Valley - Red-footed Falcon 1, Goshawk.


23 May 2010
Thunderstorm late morning!

Napi Valley - Lesser Spotted Eagle 1 ahead of the storm.

Perasma - Eleonora's Falcon 2, Roller 1, Ruddy Shelduck with young.

Tsiknias River - Rose-coloured Starling.