Birdwatching Weekend in Lesvos
A birdwatching weekend bases itself in Skala Kallonis and works outward to the saltpans, the Tsiknias river mouth, Tholonia and Lotzaria near Agia Paraskevi, and the Gulf of Gera wetland edges.
Day 1: Kalloni Saltpans and Tsiknias river mouth
Arrive in Skala Kallonis and spend the afternoon at the saltpans and river mouth, the island’s single best birding location, especially at dusk.
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Day 2: Tholonia, Lotzaria and the Gulf of Gera
Head inland toward Agia Paraskevi for the Tholonia and Lotzaria wetland sites, then finish at the Gulf of Gera’s quieter coastal wetlands before heading back.
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Spring migration (roughly April to early May) is peak season, but bring binoculars and check current local birding reports regardless of when you visit.
