Schinias National Park: An ideal shelter for birds and wildlife
Fall migration reaches its peak in September, and Schinias National Park is a crucial
temporary stopover for migrants that head south to Africa. Thousands of birds from
the northern hemisphere move south, in order to have access to more favorable
conditions and food availability. Several species such as most hirundines, hoopoes,
waders, storks and raptors have started their long journey to the south hemisphere,
resting for a few days at Schinias National Park.
Apart from migratory species, the area is hosting a significant amount of all year
breeding species, due to its plethora of unspoiled habitats and availability of food
recourses. No wonder why Schinias is the best and most loved birdwatching and bird
photography destination around Athens for birders from all over the world. More
than 240 species of birds have been recorded, making it the highest ranking location
of Attica region in E-bird, based on species number and bird lists submitted.
Spyros Skareas
Bird Guide & Tour Leader