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Pied Flycatcher
One
of the best ways to oppose the hunting is to extend the tourist
season and promote bird watching, and rambling activities throughout
the Ionian, which is home to some spectacular birdlife. Sustainable
tourism such as this
would create jobs off season and provide an alternative to the
uncontrolled hunting.
Should
you be visiting the islands here is a list of some birds you are
likely to see. Remember to be on the look out either early morning
or evening. Just by wandering off on a quiet track you will be
amazed how much life you can see. Sometimes it is best just to sit
under the shade of a tree, and wait.
Sardinian
Warbler (Sylvia
melanocephala)
The
Sardinian warbler is a resident Ionian bird about 13 cm, with a
black head, white throat and red eye ring. Harsh Chak chak chak
alarm call.
Woodchat
Shrike (Lanius senator)
Loves
vineyards, gardens and macquis landscapes, breeds in Southern
Europe. Harsh calls Kshairr. Song varied with trills whistles and
mimicry. Rust head with distinctive white shoulder patches, blackish
above and pure white below.
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Golden
Oriole (Oriolus
oriolus)
The
male bird is a stunning yellow with black wings and tail, where as
the female is green and yellow. female can often be confused with
the green woodpecker when in flight. call is a harsh Kraa and song
is a clear fluting whistle peeloo-peeleoo.
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Scops
Owl (Otus
scops)
It
is most likely that you will hear rather than see this small bird.
Most visitors to the rural Ionian will hear its distinctive dyoo
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Elenoras
Falcon (Falco eleonora)
This
bird is now very a rare falcon in Greece, but is often spotted
around the smaller islands, especially in Aegean. It is however a
still seen in the Ionian. Often in pairs.
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Comman
Buzzard (Buteo
buteo)
These
majestic birds are often to be seen circling in mountainous or
wooded areas. Their wings when outstretvched are quite amazing. A
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