Nea Agathoupoli - Axios delta

Macedonia > Greece

At the south west edge of the Axios delta the Nea Agathoupoli observation tower is located, with a great variety of marsh birds.

Added* by Anders Larsson
Most recent update 7 March 2021

Description

Nea Agathoupoli is a wonderful site, with great numbers of a lot of interesting birds. One of those places where you feel that there is to much to see to handle.

From the observation tower you have a good view of the delta and the lagoons with sometimes big amounts of Little Bittern, Great Bittern, Squacco Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Purple Heron, Glossy Ibis and a lot of ducks and Ferruginous Duck. In the surrounding area Golden Oriole, Woodchat Shrike and Gull-billed Tern can be seen.

Details

Access

By bus: step of at the center of Nea Agathoupoli and walk NE from there. By car: drive E75 and take of E towards Nea Agathoupoli.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Sea

Conditions

Wet

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The observation tower is only open some days and parts of the day, Wednesday – Friday: 10:00- 14:00 + 2 Saturdays/month. But standing on the hill behind the tower works fine.