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Birding in Peloponnese
Mountains, olive groves and coastal lagoons, from Kalogria in the west to the Mani in the south.
Best season: April and May
The Peloponnese combines wetlands such as Kalogria and Gialova with mountain ranges and wide olive groves. Spring brings Olive-tree Warbler, Black-headed Bunting and many migrants.
It is also home to some of the great sites of ancient Greece, so it suits travellers who want birds and history together.
Key species here
| Species | Best time | Where | Chance on tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-headed BuntingEmberiza melanocephala | Late April to July | Lesvos, Thessaly, Peloponnese, Attica | Very likely |
| Olive-tree WarblerHippolais olivetorum | May to August | Lesvos, Peloponnese | Likely |