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This page lists books about birds and birdwatching in Greece.

The books are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top.

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Lesbos, Greece

Alex Tabak and Dirk Hilbers

KNNV Uitgeverij

2016

"The Greek island of Lesbos is a famous destination for birdwatchers and naturalists. In spring and autumn, the already impressive number of breeding birds swells with the arrival of countless migrants. Less well known but equally attractive are the hiking trails, superb geology and abundance of orchids. The old trails and minor roads between the villages make inviting walks amidst picturesque woodlands, groves and meadows with the blue Aegean never far away. This book covers all these aspects and, like all Crossbill Guides, it answers two questions: What makes this area so special, and how you can see this for yourself. There are descriptions of the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use, plus 17 detailed routes and 23 sites with concrete indications on where and how to find birds, wildlife and flora."

Finding Birds in Northern Greece

Dave Gosney

2015

A guide that covers 18 birding locations in Northern Greece.

Schwingen über der Ägäis: Die Natur auf Lesbos / Wings over the Aegean: Nature in Lesvos

Ioannis Schinezos and Roberta Pagano

2014

Bilingual: German / English

"This book combines at the same time useful contents and excellent photographs about the Greek Island of Lesvos. It offers comprehensive information on the natural aspects of the Island, from geology to vegetation and wildlife, with special reference to plants and birds. There is also a list of the most important sites usefully to birdwatchers and flora’s enthusiasts. A 30 pages photographic gallery of stunning photographs enriches the volume."

Eastern Rhodopes: Nestos, Evros and Dadia: Bulgaria and Greece

2013

"This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series is the first nature travel guidebook to cover the stunning region of the Eastern Rhodopes on the border of Bulgaria and Greece. This book covers this wild, rugged mountain range in Bulgaria together with the adjacent National Park of Dadia, the Evros Delta and the Nestos Delta in Greece. Like any other Crossbill Guide, this title answers two questions: what makes this area so special, and how can I see this for myself. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use of this region, plus 18 detailed routes and many sites descriptions with concrete indications on where and how to find the birds, wildlife and flora. The Eastern Rhodopes and adjacent areas is only recently discovered by nature travellers, which now come from all over Europe to enjoy this authentic and wild mountain range and rich flora and fauna. From wild orchids to wolves, and from pelicans and vultures to wild tortoises and scores of butterflies - the Eastern Rhodopes has it all."

Birding in Greece: Travel Guide to Birdwatching Sites in Greece

Chris Vlachos, Roula Trigou, Lefteris Stavrakas

2013

"This guide, designed to be useful for birdwatchers, as well as bird photographers and naturalists, contains all the information needed to see some of the most important birds of Greece. It includes 33 of the most interesting birdwatching sites, covering all aspects of the exceptional habitat diversity found in the country; from alpine grasslands to river deltas and from maquis scrub to dense pristine woodland. Priority has been given to sites that hold populations of Mediterranean or rare and endangered species. The sites have been grouped in seven different regions, depending on their geographical location. Each site comes with a detailed text and map with birding hotspots. It also includes information on how to get to each site, which is the best time of year to visit, other fauna and flora present as well as a list of the highlight bird species. Useful contacts are also provided. The aim of this guide is to help birdwatchers add new species to their bird lists, to become familiar with the bird diversity in Greece and also to enjoy Greek nature, with the respect it deserves."

Birdwatching in Northern Greece: A Site Guide

Steve Mills

2011

"This book contains up-to-date information on all major birdwatching sites in Northern Greece. The entry for each site includes detailed directions, updated maps, GPS data, and reliable information on what might be seen, when, and where. There is a current status list for birds of the region, a checklist of birds of Greece and colour photos of the region's speciality species."

A Birdwatching Guide To Lesvos

Steve Dudley

2009

"A Birdwatching Guide to Lesvos sets new standards in 'where to watch' bird guides. In this guide, Steve Dudley, shares his in-depth knowledge of this popular Aegean Island. He has chosen over 60 of the island's best birdwatching sites for you to explore. Specially commissioned maps provides up-to-date and accurate information for each site. Detailed and hugely informative sections introduce you to Lesvos and birdwatching on the island. Includes a 39-page official checklist of birds recorded on the island with up-to-date status accounts for each species, plus separate tick checklists for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and orchids as well as a full list of birds including English, scientific, Dutch and Greek names. In this one title Steve has produced the only guide book you will need for your birding visit. Where to stay, where to eat, where to watch birds."

Biodiversity of Western Rhodopes (Bulgaria and Greece)

Editor: Petar Beron

Pensoft

2006

"The third volume of the series Biodiversity of Bulgaria deals with both parts (Bulgarian and Greek) of the Western Rhodope Mountains. The book consists of three articles on plants (1962 species of higher plants) and 45 articles on the fauna (4329 animal species, both vertebrates and invertebrates). The volume contains also zoogeographical analysis of each group, data about relicts, endemics and sites of importance for conservation. The huge amount of information is provided by more than 56 authors from Bulgaria and abroad."

Birds of Pelion

Barbara Martin

Describes 30 species with text in Greek and English.

Birds of the Mediterranean: A Photographic Guide

Paul Sterry

2004

"Covering all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean, this guide is illustrated throughout with photographs. The regions examined cover some of the most distinctive and bird-rich habitats in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, places as popular with sun-seeking holiday-makers as they are with birders. Seeking to appeal to both audiences, the guide features photographs of the region's birdlife, with concise descriptive text on facing pages. Digital manipulation of the photographs has been used to ensure a consistent depiction of light conditions, making comparisons between the images easier."

Birds of the Mediterranean: A Photographic Guide

Paul Sterry

2004

"The Mediterranean is remarkably rich with birds, not only because of the great diversity of habitats in the region but also because it provides the main flyway for most migrant breeding species of northern Europe. This stunning new photoguide encompasses all species of birds, including seabirds, found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and in the adjacent areas with a Mediterranean climate. Featuring nearly 1,000 beautiful color photographs, many of which were taken for this volume, the book presents illustrations and concise accounts of each species. The pocket-sized photoguide is convenient, up-to-date, and accurate. Through the extensive use of digital software to enhance the photographs, the book enables readers to compare similar species easily and to view far more plumage variations than ever before. Armchair travelers, birders in the field, and holiday visitors alike will find this book both delightful and useful."

Biodiversity of Eastern Rhodopes (Bulgaria and Greece)

Editor: Petar Beron

Pensoft

2003

"This book deals with both parts (Bulgarian and Greek) of the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. It consists of three articles on the flora (1962 species of higher plants) and 45 articles on the fauna (4329 animal species, both vertebrates and invertebrates). The volume also contains zoogeographical analysis of each group, data about relicts, endemics and sites of importance for conservation."

Birding on the Greek Island of Lesvos

Richard Brooks

1998

A guide to birdwatching sites and the birds that can be seen.

Ecological aspects of Pygmy Cormorants Phalacrocorax pygmeus in Prespa, Greece, May-August 1996

F.J. Willems & E. de Vries

Working Group International Waterbird and Wetland Research

1998

"During the 1996 breeding season ecological research was carried out to investigate feeding ecological aspects and colony size of the Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus, a vulnerable bird species, at Prespa National Park, northwestern Greece."

Birds of Greece

George Handrinos and T Akriotis

1997

"A detailed avifauna of Greece and its islands, providing information on the status and distribution of over 420 species - every species recorded in the country, including residents and migrants. In addition to the species accounts there are numerous line illustrations, by Stephen Message, and distribution maps for all species."

A Birdwatching Guide to Crete

Stephanie Coughlan

Arlequin Press

1996

"A guide to birdwatching sites in Crete which includes checklists for mammals, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and orchids."

Where to Watch Birds in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus

Hilary Welch, Laurence Rose, Derek Moore, Bill Oddie and Harry Sigg

Hamlyn Birdwatching Guides

Hamlyn

1996

"A guide to the best 180 bird-watching sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. Listed are expected species and general introductions give site instructions and explain when the best times to bird-watch are."

Revised Checklist of the Birds of Lesvos

Richard Brooks

An 8 page checklist of birds recorded on the island.

Finding Birds in Greece

Dave Gosney

1993

A 36 page guide.

Birds of the wetlands in North-East Greece, spring 1987

Notes on the birds of some wetlands in North-East Greece and Turkey

Water birds at some wetlands in Turkey and Greece

J. Philippona

Working Group International Waterbird and Wetland Research

1985

Birds of Prey of Greece

G. Handrinos and A. Demetropoulos

1983

"Greece still has a large variety of diurnal and nocturnal raptors. This diversity, which is the greatest in any European country, is one of the most beautiful elements of the Greek heritage. The book contains approximately 95 references to species, their habitat, appearance and biological characteristics. Includes numerous maps on migratory habits."

Birds of the Mediterranean and Alps

Lars Jonsson

Croom Helm

1982

"This is the fifth book in the series covering a variety of habitat and natural environments in Europe. This book focuses mainly on the European countries found along the Mediterranean, but a few birds found only around Turkey and southwards are included, such as the Black-headed (aka, White-spectacled) Bulbul. Not all birds found near the Mediterranean are included. To keep the size of the book smaller, the author included a selection of 160 birds typically not found in the northern parts of Europe."

Birds of Greece

George Sfikas

1976

Describes 40 species with brief text in a number of languages including English.