The last day on the island prior to our return proved a busy one.
We headed west, briefly stopping at Ipsilou on route where Isabelline Wheatear and Rock Sparrow showed well.
Then to Faneromeni with Short-toed Eagle on the way.
At Faneromeni approx 10 Yellow Wagtail were on the track and in the adjacent field. However, most time was spent at the upper ford and track beyond. At the ford three Little Bittern were seen well. Walking the track we noticed two Turtle Dove, a Masked and a Red-backed Shrike in a field on the left. Further exploration of the field revealed approximately 10 Spotted Flycatcher and a female type Collared Flycatcher though the identity of the latter caused much head scratching. The most noticeable aspect was the general paleness of the bird, though the indistinct white primary patch was the major identification issue, and I'm still not 100% sure of the id.
Back at Kalloni later in the day a Short-toed Lark was seen at the racetrack, first in song-flight then on the ground. The Lotzaria trail was then explored and proved very productive with two Lesser Grey Shrike, four Kentish Plover with their chicks, and seven Collared Pratincoles.
Finally, at the hotel the local Spanish Sparrows were a fitting end to an excellent week.
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| Rock Sparrow |
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| As above |
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| Corn Bunting |
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| Little Bittern (male) |
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| Upper Ford |
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| Turtle Doves |
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Collared Flycatcher |
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| Greater Flamingo |
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| Bee-eater |
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| Short-toed Lark |
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| As above |
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| Collared Pratincole |
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| As above |
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| Spanish Sparrow |
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