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Terry Robinson has started to report the first migrants arriving at/passing through Polichnitos Saltpans and surrounding area. I'll post updates every few day or so. Items in bold are first records for the year.
27 March 10
Terry gave me an update on water levels today. Despite heavy winter rains, rains have abated in the last week or so so some areas already beginning to drop. Both Metochi Lake and Potamia Reservoir overflowing, the Christou (Kameras) River runnning well but the marsh quite dry, Tsiknias River flowing OK, the Skala Kallonis Pool is already drying out. Alykes Wetlands and fields around the Kalloni Saltpans are very wet. All main drains have been opened to the sea so unless we see some spring rains in coming weeks, then all areas will be dropping by the time the first of arrive in mid-April.
With Terry venturing up to the Kalloni area today, he struck on a few new migrants for the year.
Kalloni Saltpans, Alykes Wetlands and nearby flooded fields - Glossy Ibis (86), Gull-billed Tern (2), Garganey (5), Ruff (50+).
Skala Kallonis Pool - Garganey (5).
Polichnitos Saltpans - Red-rumped Swallow (1)
26 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Short-toed Lark (4), Woodchat Shrike (1), Hoopoe (1), Northern Wheater (1), Spotted Redshank (1), Kingfisher (1), Hen Harrier (1).
Vrisa - Common Swift (10).
25 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
House Martin (5), Barn Swallow (11), 'Yellow' Wagtail (8), Little Ringed Plover (6), Hen Harrier (1), Ruff (1), Black-winged Stilt (2).
24 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Woodchat Shrike (1), House Martin (2), Barn Swallow (3), Willow Warbler (1), Little Ringed Plover (1), Curlew (1), Marsh Harrier (1).
23 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Black-eared Wheatear (1), Northern Wheatear (1), Barn Swallow (1), Little Ringed Plover (1).
21 March 10 -
Polichnitos Saltpans - Tawny Pipit (2), Barn Swallow (2), Hoopoe (1), Little Ringed Plover (19), Black-winged Stilt (1), Greenshank (1).
Almiropotamos River (Vatera) - Short-toed Eagle (1), Long-legged Buzzard (1), Marsh Harrier (1)
Vourkou River - Crag Martin (2)
Polchnitos town - White Stork back on nest
20 March 10 - Almiropotamos River (Lisvorio)
Isabelline Wheatear (1),House Martin (4), Barn Swallow (6), Black-headed Wagtail (3), Green Sandpiper (4), Ruff (1), Hen Harrier (1)
16 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Lesser Whitethroat (1), Barn Swallow (2), Black-headed Wagtail (1), Black-winged Stilt (1), Ruff (1). Little Ringed Plover (39), Green Sandpiper (1), Skylark (9), Hen Harrier (1).
15 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
After two dead days, a few more birds this morning:
Black-headed Wagtail (3), Willow Warbler 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Little Ringed Plover 29.
12 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Willow Warbler 1, Northern Wheatear 5, Black-winged Stilt 1, Little Ringed Plover 6, Hen Harrier 3.
10 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Northern Wheatear (4),Hoopoe, Green Sandpiper and a Ruff.
09 March 10
Polichnitos Saltpans - Barn Swallow (1), Hoopoe (1), Black-tailed Godwit (3) andLittle Ringed Plover (8).
Almyropotamos River, Vatera - Garganey, Hoopoe,Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier and Sombre Tit (2).
08 March 10 - Polichnitos Saltpans
Northern Wheatear, 3 Green Sandpipers and a Long-legged Buzzard.
07 March 10 - Skala Vasilikon
Marsh Harrier
