top photo: Photographing a Moustached Warbler just before release (Eleftheria Pavli)
The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest and the Kalloni EIC in an effort to raise awareness about the Lesvos Geopark invite you to take part in the birdwatching activities and bird ringing demonstration by the Dipi-Larssos reedbed (Gera Gulf), this weekend:
- Saturday, October 23, 2021, during the hours 09:00-12:00 a.m. (2 groups at 09:00 and 10:30)
- Sunday, October 24, 2021, during the hours 09:00-12:00 a.m. (2 groups at 09:00 and 10:30)
One of the bird species we will try to find is the Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon) a regular overwintering species for the area. Also, a passage migrant in good numbers, together with several other species that arrive in our area and will not continue further south- up to the north coast of Africa: Robins, Chiffchaffs, Black Redstarts, Stonechats, White Wagtails, Meadow Pipits etc.
The participant groups will not exceed 10 persons and to take part pre-registration is required. Adults and children (aged 8 years old and up) can participate and admission to the event is free.
All necessary Covid-19 prevention protocols will be followed.
For more information and registrations please call +30-22510-47033 and +30-22530-28091.
