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Kefalonia 1998,

John Jennings visited Kefalonia between the 3rd - 17th of May 1998.  The following report details the sites visited and the birds seen at each of the sites. 

The most productive areas were Katelios, where he had an apartment and the Livadi Marshes.

At this time of year, the resident species were supplemented by good numbers of migrants which added increased variety to the birding.

The sites visited:

• Argostoli Lagoon    Water birds including Little Bittern.   Twenty species seen.
• Croda beach    Eleonora's Falcon.                                  
• Karavomilos    Mainly common species.
• Katelios area   Very productive area, over sixty species including waders, raptors and warblers. Best birds included Red-footed Falcon and Broad-billed Sandpiper.
• Lakithra-Mouikis Village complex   Mainly common species but including Short-toed Eagle
• Livadi marshes   A fine marshland area with a good variety of birds including Squacco Heron and Imperial Eagle
• Lourdas area  This area and  the nearby Trapezaki Beach provided a good variety of birds including Bee-eater.
• Trapezaki Beach-near Lourdas  See above.
• Near Hionata   Alpine Swift was the highlight.
• Near Kastro castle  Short-toed Eagle and Spanish Sparrow.
• Near Poros   A nice variety of birds including Rock-Bunting.
• On road to Mount Aenos summit    Mountain birds including Cretzschmar's Bunting.
• Overlooking Luxori Near Katohori    Sombre Tit and Black-headed Bunting were the highlights.

Minor Sites:

• Agia Evfimia
• Assos
• Junction Sami Rd to Mt Aenos
• Near Andisamos beach
• Near Cape Vliotis
• Near Farsa
• Near Fiskardo
• Near Lassi
• Near Luxori
• Near Valsamata
• Near Xapakti
• Old Skala Town (close to ruins)

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