A birdwatcher's paradise awaits on Kos
An area of unparalleled natural beauty awaits east - south-east of the town of Kos, beckoning you to linger and admire. This is the Psalidi wetland, where dedicated trails allow observation of the diverse fauna that find refuge there.
Bring binoculars and observe the rare and endangered migratory birds that gather in the marsh — including the little egret, grey heron, purple heron, night heron, glossy ibis and marsh harrier.
Hundreds of wild ducks, coots, and flamingos also overwinter here. You can see the latter at Psalidi almost daily, as the waters teem with plankton, which they feed on.
Observe the abundant vegetation, including reeds and rushes, native and planted tamarisks, chaste trees, and, at the wetland's edges, planted eucalyptus, poplar, and palm trees.
This wetland resides within an area designated as both a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area, further recognised as a Wildlife Refuge. Alongside Lake Koukounaries on Skiathos, it constitutes one of the few demarcated wetlands in the Aegean, safeguarded by fencing to deter encroachment and land reclamation.
Previously, this marshland served as a small salt pan. Over time, its surface connection to the sea ceased, resulting in its current form, a unique feature amidst the area's extensive tourist infrastructure.
Bring binoculars and observe the rare and endangered migratory birds that gather in the marsh — including the little egret, grey heron, purple heron, night heron, glossy ibis and marsh harrier.
Hundreds of wild ducks, coots, and flamingos also overwinter here. You can see the latter at Psalidi almost daily, as the waters teem with plankton, which they feed on.
Observe the abundant vegetation, including reeds and rushes, native and planted tamarisks, chaste trees, and, at the wetland's edges, planted eucalyptus, poplar, and palm trees.
This wetland resides within an area designated as both a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area, further recognised as a Wildlife Refuge. Alongside Lake Koukounaries on Skiathos, it constitutes one of the few demarcated wetlands in the Aegean, safeguarded by fencing to deter encroachment and land reclamation.
Previously, this marshland served as a small salt pan. Over time, its surface connection to the sea ceased, resulting in its current form, a unique feature amidst the area's extensive tourist infrastructure.
