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Description
The area is largely covered with endemic Cyprus cedars and golden oaks, but various, sometimes paved, walking paths have been constructed between the trees. Year-round you can find the Cyprus subspecies of Сойка, Московка, Клёст-еловик and Короткопалая пищуха. In addition, you will find birds that are scarce elsewhere on the island, such as Черный дрозд, Крапивник and with a bit of luck a Белоголовый сип flying over. In various places you also have a good chance of Маскированный сорокопут, Пёстрый каменный дрозд, Синий каменный дрозд and Кипрская сплюшка. Good viewpoints for several of these species are marked with a star on the map.
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Access
The village of Troodos is situated high in the Troodos Mountains and is easily reached by car via a winding road that winds past a variety of villages nestled along the slopes, about an hour's drive from the south coast. Press P on the map for directions to a parking area. Once there, it's easily walkable. Be aware that temperatures this high in the mountains can be much lower than at sea level. Snow covers the area well into April, and temperatures rarely rise above freezing.
The marked walking paths are all suitable for birding and in the village you already often see and hear various birds. Along the trails the Cyprus subspecies 'cypriotes' of the Московка is very numerous and the Cyprus subspecies 'dorotheae' of the Короткопалая пищуха is also hard to miss. The Cyprus subspecies 'glazneri' of the Сойка never stays out of sight for long. With a bit of luck or a little more time/effort and knowledge of the sound, the Cyprus subspecies 'guillemardi' of the Клёст-еловик can also be found.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , MountainConditions
Rocky , MountainousCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Spring , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Under the roof of the building next to the central car park in Troodos are several nests of Белопоясничный стриж. Note: a Чёрный стриж might also be flying among them!