Hello
I am holidaying in Cyprus with my family for a week at the end of August. Any advice on birding spots at this time of year would be welcome, particularly for Cyprus Warbler and Wheatear
Thanks
David
Hi David
Most of my experience is around Paphos where I would certainly try Asprokremnos dam and Mavrokolympus dam (sure they're not spelt correctly but you will see them on a map!).
Near the airport was good for Francolin but beware of getting caught as a spy on their planes! Remember Greece in the news not too long ago.
The Gosney Guide is certainly worth reading. Enjoy and let us know how you go on.
James
Not sure about this time of year, as we've always been earlier in the year, but Cape Greco, near Ayia Napa, area is excellent.
We saw Cyprus Warbler there and Hoopoe, Cyprus Pied Wheatear, Chukar. Loads, in fact.
Even if you're over at the Paphos end, car hire is cheap and it's not a huge distance to the other side.
The only problem is the shooting - there's spent cartridges everywhere.
Otherwise, the lake near Larnaca airport is supposed to be good, but we never saw much there. It is also a bit intimidating due to the army presence there. Mind you it's ages since we went - it could be dried up by now.