Bird watching is one hobby that doesn't exactly have a cool reputation. If you know what to look for, it can be great fun spotting all the different species though. We take a look at some of the best places in Europe to enjoy this fascinating pastime.
Cyprus is an excellent location for a spot of bird watching. It's on one of the major migration routes for birds in the Mediterranean, and many species from around the world, travelling from Europe to Asia or Africa, will stop here for a time. There are almost 400 different species of birds seen on the island and plenty of top notch places for spying on them.
Malta is also a great place for some quality bird watching because of this major Mediterranean migration route. Almost 400 different species can be found here, just like Cyprus, although only 21 are native to the Maltese archipelago. If you're not sure where to start looking, Malta also has various wetlands and nature reserves which offer a haven to a multitude of species. Look out for things like warblers, flycatchers, petrels, larks and doves.
If you are keen to see birds but fancy spending some time in Greece, you'll certainly be able to find plenty of species here too. The many islands of Greece makes it a vast, diversified location, so to get the best from your trip you'll want to select an area to focus your attention on.
Hotels can be found in many of the islands, while those that are a bit more rugged and wild will only be a short boat trip away. This means you could spend a day exploring, and tracking some of the rarer species including harriers, buzzards, plovers, gulls and woodpeckers. If you prefer to stick to mainland Greece, there are a variety of birds in and around Athens, or you can even head north towards Mt Olympus.
Cyprus is an excellent location for a spot of bird watching. It's on one of the major migration routes for birds in the Mediterranean, and many species from around the world, travelling from Europe to Asia or Africa, will stop here for a time. There are almost 400 different species of birds seen on the island and plenty of top notch places for spying on them.
Malta is also a great place for some quality bird watching because of this major Mediterranean migration route. Almost 400 different species can be found here, just like Cyprus, although only 21 are native to the Maltese archipelago. If you're not sure where to start looking, Malta also has various wetlands and nature reserves which offer a haven to a multitude of species. Look out for things like warblers, flycatchers, petrels, larks and doves.
If you are keen to see birds but fancy spending some time in Greece, you'll certainly be able to find plenty of species here too. The many islands of Greece makes it a vast, diversified location, so to get the best from your trip you'll want to select an area to focus your attention on.
Hotels can be found in many of the islands, while those that are a bit more rugged and wild will only be a short boat trip away. This means you could spend a day exploring, and tracking some of the rarer species including harriers, buzzards, plovers, gulls and woodpeckers. If you prefer to stick to mainland Greece, there are a variety of birds in and around Athens, or you can even head north towards Mt Olympus.
About the Author:
Steve Alexander is a writer in London and has been finding out about birdwatching holidays in Greece. Visit Hotels4u for the best hotels in Greece or find an array of hotels in Cyprus by clicking here.
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