CAPÍTULO III: LOS DAÑOS PUNITIVOS
II. Caso de Estados Unidos
Second winter period 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 19 Dec (T Robinson).
2009: spring 28 Mar – 18 Apr; autumn 25 Jun – 27 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2011). 2010: spring 24 Mar – 11 Apr; autumn 10–23 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2011). 2011: spring 1 May – 7 Jun; autumn 10 Aug – 3 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
SPOTTED REDSHANK Tringa erythropus sPM, rW
Μαυρότρυγγας
Small numbers Mar–May and Aug–Oct. 1-‐2 over-‐winter.
First winter period 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 31 Jan (T Robinson).
Spring Recorded only from Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands on 19 Apr (1) (R Thorpe, C Murphy et al), 2–3 near daily 25 – 30 Apr with 1 bird to 9 May (S P Dudley et al).
Autumn Polichnitos Saltpans 17 Sep – 4 Nov (T Robinson et al) with max. 8 on 17 Sep (S & I Misselbrook); Kalloni Saltpans 3 on 23 Jul (J Norgate), 26 Aug (2) (G Tebb et al), 8 Sep (1) (T Swann), 11 Sep (2) (T Swann) and 15 Sep (1) (S Wytema et al) and 18 Sep (2) 18 Sep (S & I MIsselbrook).
2009: spring 24 Apr – 18 May; autumn 25 Sep – 15 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2011). 2010: spring 26 Mar – 10 May; autumn 14 Aug – 2 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011). 2011: spring 22 Mar – 20 Apr; autumn 10 Aug – 7 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
COMMON REDSHANK Tringa totanus sR, sPM
Κοκκινοσκέλης
Occurs mainly Aug–Mar, with smaller numbers Apr–May. Mid-‐summer reports may indicate a few pairs stay to breed.
Polichnitos Saltpans Recorded throughout the year with max. 101 on 18 Oct (T Robinson).
Kalloni Saltpans Recorded Jan–May max. 7 on 1 Jan (T Robinson); Jul–Nov max. 60 on 14 Sep (T Swann). Other sites 2 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 18 Jan (T Robinson); 1 Sigri 26 Apr (R Saxton); 5 Christou
(Kamares) River 27 Apr (T Hofmeester); 1 Mesa 1 May (G Boomhouwe); 4 Christou (Kamares) River 5 May (M Local); 1 Sigri 10 Jul (P Schaft).
2009: max. 139 Polichnitos Saltpans 24 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: max. 149 Kalloni Saltpans 1 Jan (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: max. 138 Polichnitos Saltpans 22 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2011).
MARSH SANDPIPER Tringa stagnatilis sPM
Βαλτότρυγγας
Small numbers move through the island Mar–May and Aug–Sep. Record count: c.150 Kalloni Saltpans 6 Apr 02 (Brooks 2002).
Spring Recorded 14 Apr – 14 May: 1–2 Polichnitos Saltpans 14 Apr – 13 May (T Robinson et al); Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands 17 Apr – 15 May max. 5 on 26 – 28 Apr (S P Dudley et al).
Other sites: 1 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 3 May (P & L Goble); 1 Alikoudi Pool 6 Apr (M Ruijs); 1 Christou (Kamares) River 12 May (per S P Dudley); 1–3 Tsiknias River 23 Apr – 4 May (R Halsey et al).
Autumn Recorded 11 Aug – 11 Oct: Polichnitos Saltpans 11 Aug – 11 Oct with max. 6 on 6 – 8 Sep
(T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans 8 Sep (3) (T Swann), 14 Sep (1) (T Swann), 18 Sep (1) (S Wytema) and 1 Oct (2) (R Thorpe, M Hodgson et al).
2009: 8 Apr – 8 May and 4 – 22 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 30 Mar – 2 May and 12 Aug – 16 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 21 Mar – 3 May and 24 Aug – 12 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
COMMON GREENSHANK Tringa nebularia sPM, sW
Πρασινοσκέλης
Small numbers move through the island Mar–May and Aug–Sep. Small numbers over-‐winter.
First winter period Singles Christou (Kamares) River and Kalloni Saltpans 1 Jan (T Robinson).
Spring Polichnitos Saltpans 22 Mar – 14 May max. 5 on 22 Mar (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands 28 Mar – 18 May max. 11 on 25 Apr (S P Dudley et al); other sites – 1 Dipi Larisos 26 Mar (J Delavez), 1–4 Christou (Kamares) River 26 Apr – 19 May (MO); Apothika roadside pool 2 May
(G Boomhouwer); Tsiknias River 2 – 4 May (MO) with max. 8 on 22 Apr (H & J Stedman); 1 Lapsarna 6 May (G Boonhouwer); Alikoudi Pool 16 – 19 May (T Robinson).
Autumn Polichnitos Saltpans 5 Jun – 30 Nov max. 19 on 22 – 23 Sep (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans 2 Sep – 3 Nov with max. 7 on 14 Sep (T Swann); 1 Tsiknias River 8 – 14 Sep (T Swann); Perasma Reservoir 13 Sep (1) (T Swann), 17 Sep (3) (S Wytema et al), 18 Sep (3) (S Wytema et al).
Second winter period Polichnitos Saltpans throughout Dec with max. 7 on 25 Dec (T Robinson).
2009: to 9 May and from 3 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 21 May and from 27 Jun (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 14 May and from 27 Jun (Lesvos Birds 2011).
GREEN SANDPIPER Tringa ochropus rW, sPM
Δασότρυγγας
Occurs mainly Oct–Mar, with passage Apr–May and Jul–Sep.
First winter period 1–2 Polichnitos Saltpans 16 Feb – 26 Mar (T Robinson); 1 Dipi Larisos 26 Mar (J Delavez); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 28 Mar (J Delavez).
Spring Recorded to 19 May: 1 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 7 Apr (T Robinson); 1 Nifida 8 Apr (T Robinson); 2 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 14 Apr (T Robinson); 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 15 Apr (T Robinson);
1 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 21 Apr (T Robinson); 1 Chrousos 27 Apr (K Mullarney); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 28 Apr (J Delavez); 1 Christou (Kamares) River 30 Apr (H Vaughan et al); 1 Tsiknias River 30 Apr (H Vaughan et al); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 30 Apr (S P Dudley et al); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 3 May (M Ruijs); 2 Skala Kallonis 9 May (J van den Tilaart); 1 Alykes Wetlands 11 May (G Boomhouwer); 1 Christou (Kamares) River 19 May (J Delavez).
Autumn Recorded from 9 Jun: 1–3 Polichnitos Saltpans 9 Jun – 19 Aug (T Robinson); 2 Voulgaris River 11 Jul (P Schaft); 2 Meladia Valley 12 Jul (P Schaft); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 16 Jul (P Schaft); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 25 Aug (G Tebb et al); 3 Metochi Lake 25 Jul (G Tebb et al); 2 Tsiknias River 25 Aug (G Tebb et al); 6 Christou
(Kamares) River 29 Aug (G Tebb et al); 1 Perasma Reservoir 20 Sep (S Wytema et al); 1–2 Kalloni Saltpans 16 – 24 Sep (B Voorn, S & I Misselbrook).
2009: to 2 May and from 21 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 12 May and from 12 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 3 May and from 6 Jul (Lesvos Birds 2011).
WOOD SANDPIPER Tringa glareola cPM
Λασπότρυγγας
Common and can be encountered on any wetland area Mar–May with smaller numbers Jul–Sep.
Spring Recorded 26 Mar – 21 May but in relatively low numbers: Christou (Kamares) River max. 114 on 24 Apr (H Vaughan et al); Tsiknias River max. 55 on 24 Apr (R Halsey); Polichnitos Saltpans max. 54 on 28 Apr (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans max. 50 on 2 May (J Simons).
Autumn Recorded 7 Jul – 4 Oct from: Polichnitos Saltpans max. 20 on 4 Sep (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans max. 20 on 7 Jul (P Schaft).
2009: 26 Mar – 26 May and 10 Jul – 30 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 13–14 Feb, 29 Mar – 18 May and 10 – 23 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 6 Mar – 21 May and 11 Jul – 22 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
TEREK SANDPIPER * Xenus cinereus V* 1 | 9
Ρωσότρυγγας
One record (accepted by HRC):
1 Kalloni Saltpans 31 Oct – 2 Nov (photo: E & W Kappes) (HRC12 in prep).
Terek Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos, Kalloni Saltpans,
November 2012 © E & W Kappes
Eight other accepted records:
1993: 1 Kalloni Saltpans 14 May (Brooks 1998). 1995: 1 Mesa 16 – 17 May (Brooks 1998). 2000: 1 Kallonia Saltpans 20 Aug (HRC05).
2003: 1 River Christou (Kamares) River mouth 10 May video (HRC08). 2009: 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 13 May (Lesvos Birds 2009).
2010: singles Kalloni Saltpans 29 Apr & 27 Jul and Faneromeni 29 Sep (record year) (Lesvos Birds 2010).
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos, near Skala Vasilikon, November 2012 © Pantelis Thomaidis
COMMON SANDPIPER Actitis hypoleucos sPM, rW
Ακτίτης
Small numbers Mar–May and Aug–Oct. Over-‐wintering birds occasionally recorded.
First winter period 1 Skala Vasilikon 1 Jan (T Robinson); 2 Alikoudi Pool 18 Feb (T Robinson).
Spring Recorded 7 Apr – 13 May from: Almiropotamos River (Vatera), Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio), Alikoudi Pool, Christou (Kamares) River, Dipi Larisos, Efthalou, Faneromeni, Kalloni Saltpans, Kambos, Limani, Mesa Wetlands, Neapoli (Mytilini), Perasma Reservoir, Polichnitos Saltpans, Potamia Valley, Voulgaris River and Vourkos River. Max. 8 Pithariou Reservoir 7 May (G Boomhouwer).
Autumn Recorded 7 Jul – 7 Nov from: Kalloni Saltpans, Mytilini, Polichnitos Saltpans max. 6 on several dates 30 Jul – 22 Aug (T Robinson) and Voulgaris River.
2009: to 22 May and from 22 Jun (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 11 May and from 29 Jun (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 7 May and from 28 Jun (Lesvos Birds 2011).
RUDDY TURNSTONE Arenaria interpres sPM
Χαλικοκυλιστής
Small numbers Mar–May and Aug–Sep.
Spring Recorded 27 Apr – 16 May: 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 27 Apr (T Robinson); 3 Kalloni Saltpans 29 Apr (H Vaughan et al); 1 Tsiknias River 1 – 2 May with 2 there 3 May (J Simons et al); 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 5 May (G Boomhouwer et al); 1 Vatera 5 May (N & L Anderson); 13 Kalloni Saltpans 6 May (C Laassen); 5 Polichnitos Saltpans 13 May (T Robinson); 1 Dipi Larisos 14 May (A Vuijk); 5 Kalloni Saltpans 15 May (T Swann) with 2 there 16 May (H de Wyvrin et al).
Autumn Recorded 5 – 13 Sep: 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 5 – 13 Sep (T Robinson et al); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 8 Sep (T Swann).
2009: 29 Apr – 30 May and 8 – 14 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 15 Apr – 14 May and 23 Aug – 22 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 28 Apr – 15 May and 24 Aug – 10 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2011).
RED KNOT * Calidris canutus V* 3 | 6 Κοκκινοσκαλίδρα
Three records (accepted by LBRC):
Singles: ad summer plumage Christou (Kamares) River 13 May (P & V Manning); ad summer plumage Kalloni Saltpans (T Swann, M Local); 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 23 – 24 Aug (G Coultrip, T Robinson).
This is the first year with more than one record.
Three other accepted records: 2005: 1 Kalloni Saltpans Apr (HRC 08). 2007: 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 3 Sep (HRC 08).
2010: 1 Christou (Kamares) River 30 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2010).
Unconfirmed records:
1 Polichnitos Saltpans Apr 99 (Brooks 1999); Kalloni Saltpans Apr 00 (Brooks 2000), 2 in May 04 (Brooks 2004) & May 07.
SANDERLING Calidris alba sPM
Λευκοσκαλίδρα
Small numbers seen Mar–May and Aug–Sep.
Spring Five records: 1 Dipi Larisos 21 Apr (S P Dudley); 1 Tsiknias River 30 Apr (H Vaughan et al);
1 Pandeleimonas Pools (Eresos) 30 Apr (M Sullivan, R Leslie); 1 Alykes Wetlands 30 Apr (S P Dudley et al); 2 Dipi Larisos 1 May (C Capewell et al).
Autumn Four records: Kalloni Saltpans 3 on 23 Jul (J Norgate), 1 on 8 Sep (T Swann) and 4 on 18 Sep (S & I Misselbrook); Polichnitos Saltpans 3 on 16 Nov with 1 bird to 17 Nov (T Robinson).
2009: 22 Apr – 19 May and 25 Sep – 3 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 22 Apr – 18 May (Lesvos Birds 2010).
2011: 18 Apr – 15 May and 11 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2011).
LITTLE STINT Calidris minuta cPM
(Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα
Can be found on almost all wetland areas Apr–May, with large concentrations at some (e.g. Kalloni Saltpans) Apr–May with smaller number Jul–Oct. Small numbers over-‐winters.
First winter period Polichnitos Saltpans 2 Jan – 27 Feb, max. 23 on 11 Jan (T Robinson); 3 Kalloni Saltpans 3 Jan (T Robinson); 2 Christou (Kamares) River 1 Jan.
Spring Recorded to 24 May from: Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands max. 150 on 13 May (G Boomhouwer); Polichnitos Saltpans max. 37 on 4 May (T Robinson); Christou (Kamares) River max. 35 on 6 May
(M Wustenhoff); Tsiknias River max. 12 on 4 May (P & L Goble); Potamia Valley max. 60 on 27 Apr (M Lloyd); 1–10 recorded from Alikoudi Pool, Almiropotamos River (Vatera), Dipi Larisos, Faneromeni, Lapsarna, Meladia Valley, Mesa Wetlands, Skala Eresou, Skala Kallonis and Vergias (Chalandra) River.
Autumn Recorded from 8 Jul: Polichnitos Saltpans max. 56 on 27 Nov (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans max. 50 on 15 Sep (S Wytema et al).
Second winter period Polichnitos Saltpans max. 29 on 21 Dec (T Robinson).
2009: to 18 Jun and from 17 Jul; max. 141 on 7 May (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 24 May and from 15 Jul; max. 140 on 4 May (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 23 May and from 17 Jul; max. 399 on 4 May (Lesvos Birds 2011).
TEMMINCK’S STINT Calidris temminckii cPM Σταχτιά Νανοσκαλίδρα
Can be found on almost all wetland areas Apr–May with smaller numbers Aug–Sep. Record count: 16 Tsiknias River 17 May 01 (Brooks 2001).
Spring Recorded 17 Apr – 17 May: Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Weltands max. 10 on 30 Apr (J Simons,
S P Dudley et al); Christou River max. 10 on 27 Apr (J Simons); Tsiknias River max. 7 on 1 May (W Vergoossen); singles Polichnitos 17 Apr (R Thorpe, C Murphy et al), 21 – 22 Apr, 2 on 8 May (M de Vries), singles 9 & 13 May (T Robinson); 2 Dipi Larisos 21 Apr (S P Dudley); 1 Sigri Fields 25 Apr (D Hatton et al); 1 Chrousos 27 Apr (K Mullarney); 1 Faneromeni 29 Apr (S P Dudley et al); 1 Skala Kallonis 6 May (G Boomhouwer).
Autumn Kalloni Saltpans 4 on 27 Jul (J Norgate), 1 on 14 Aug (P Stassin) and 3 on 17 Sep (S & I Misselbrook).
2009: 20 Apr – 12 May and 26 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 15 Apr – 11 May and 12 – 17 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 16 Apr – 22 May and 10 Aug – 3 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
PECTORAL SANDPIPER * Calidris melanotos V* 0 | 1 Θωρακωτή Σκαλίδρα
No records in 2012.
One accepted record:
2008: juv Polichnitos Saltpans 24 Sep 08 (HRC 08, Lesvos Birds 2009). Fourth record for Greece.
CURLEW SANDPIPER Calidris ferruginea sPM
Δρεπανοσκαλίδρα
Good numbers move through the island Apr–May with smaller numbers Aug–Oct. Noteable record: c.350 Kalloni Saltpans 9 May 99 (Brooks 1999).
Spring Recorded 20 Apr – 22 May: Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands max. 42 on 27 Apr (H Vaughan et al); Polichnitos Saltpans max. 18 on 7 May (T Robinson); Christou (Kamares) River max. 15 on 14 May (S P & E F Dudley); Faneromeni 1 on 6 May (M Wustenhoff) and 2 on 16 May (D & L Oulsnom); 5 Vergias (Chalandra) River 10 May (A Vuijk); 2 Dipi Larisos 14 May (A Vuijk); 8 Lotzaria 18 May (S P & E F Dudley et al); 17 Tsiknias River 18 May (M Inskipp).
Autumn Recorded 14 Jun – 19 Sep: Polichnitos Saltpans 14 Jun – 19 Sep max. 6 on 25 Aug (T Robinson); 1–3 Kalloni Saltpans 25 – 29 Aug (G Tebb etal); 1 Tsiknias River 20 Jul (J de Ryche).
2009: 3 Apr – 8 Jun and 17 Jul – 27 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 3 Apr – 20 May and 30 Jul – 19 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 18 Apr – 25 May and 17 Jul – 8 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2011).
DUNLIN Calidris alpina sW, sPM
Λασποσκαλίδρα
Surprisingly scarce Aug–May.
First winter period Present at Polichnitos Saltpans to 6 Apr with max. 94 on 31 Jan (T Robinson); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 1 Jan (T Robinson).
Spring Recorded to 14 May (singles unless stated): Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands 28 Mar (J Devalez), 27 Apr (H Vaughan et al), 3 May (M Sullivan, R Leslie et al); Polichnitos Saltpans 6 on 19 Apr (T Robinson), 1 on 13 May (T Robinson); 3 Mesa Wetlands 1 May (G Boomhouwer); 1 Alikoudi Pool 13 May (G Boomhouwer); 50 Christou (Kamares) River 14 May (M Wustenhoff).
Second winter period Recorded from 21 Aug: Polichnitos Saltpans max. 280 on 27 Nov (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans max. 10 on 15 Sep (G Tebb et al).
2009: to 30 Apr and from 8 Sep; max. 249 on 24 Dec (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 11 May and from 10 Aug; max. 201 on 28 Jan (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 6 May and from 15 Aug; max. 245 on 10 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2011).
Broad-billed Sandpiper Limicola falcinellus, Alykes Wetlands, May 2012 © Mick Sveikutis
BROAD-‐BILLED SANDPIPER Limicola falcinellus rPM
Ραβδοσκαλίδρα
Recorded Apr–May, but unusually, more often encountered in autumn Aug–Sep. Flock of 20 birds in Sep 2002 exceptional (P Manning).
Spring Two records: 1 Alykes Wetlands 2 – 10 May (C Murphy et al) with a second bird present 9 May (G Fellows et al).
Autumn Four records: Polichnitos Saltpans 1 on 11 – 15 Aug (T Robinson), 2 on 23 Aug (G Coultrip), 3 on 25 Aug (G Tebb et al), 1 on 26 Aug (T Robinson et al) and 2 on 27 Aug (G Tebb et al).
2011 Additional record: 1 Perasma Reservoir 17 May (S Gibson).
2009: 3 records, 9 – 11 May and 11 – 25 Aug and 13 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 5 records, 3 – 16 May (3) and 12 – 14 Aug (2) (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 4 records, 3 – 12 May (3) and 29 – 31 Aug (1) (Lesvos Birds 2011).
RUFF Philomachus pugnax sPM
Μαχητής
Occurs Feb–May and Aug–Oct. Found mainly at the two saltpans but often seen in small numbers on rivers.
First winter period 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 12 Feb (T Robinson).
Spring Recorded 9 Mar – 9 Jun: Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands max. 800 on 25 Apr (S P Dudley et al); Polichnitos Saltpans max. 103 on 28 Apr (T Robinson); Christou (Kamares) River max. 200 on 27 Apr
(J Simons); 100 nr Skamnioudi 3 May (R de Jonckheere); Mesa Wetlands max. 27 on 4 May (G Boomhouwer); Pithariou Reservoir max. 28 (S P Dudley et al); Skala Kallonis max. 15 on 8 May (J van den Tilaart); Alikoudi
Pool max. 11 on 7 Apr (T Robinson); 6 Almyropotamos River (Lisvorio) 12 May (T Robinson); 2 Makara 7 May (W Faveyts); Tsiknias River max. 3 on 5 May (D & L Oulsnom); 1–2 Meladia Valley 1 – 2 May (W Faveyts); 2 Perasma Reservoir 6 May (I Pitts et al); 1 Pandeleimonas Pools (Eresos) 7 May (G Boomhouwer).
Autumn Recorded 27 Jul – 14 Oct: Polichnitos Saltpans max. 48 on 3 Sep (T Robinson); Kalloni Saltpans 1 on 27 Jul (J Norgate) and 2 on 14 – 15 Sep (T Swann et al).
2009: 5 – 25 May and 10–25 Sep; max. 385 on 7 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2009).
2010: 10 Mar – 25 May and 2 Sep – 3 Nov; max. 120 on 25 – 27 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 5 Mar – 17 May and 12 Aug – 22 Oct; max. 300 on 26 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2011).
RED-‐NECKED PHALAROPE * Phalaropus lobatus V* 1 | 12 Ερυθρόλαιμος Φαλαρόποδας
One record (accepted by LBRC):
Ad male Kalloni Saltpans 29 Aug (G Tebb et al).
Eleven other accepted records:
1998: 2 Kalloni Saltpans 16 May (Brooks 1998). 1999: a fem Kalloni Saltpans 7–10 May (Brooks 1999). 2001: 3 Kalloni Saltpans area 26 Aug (HRC07). 2003: 1 Kalloni Saltpans 11 May (Brooks 2004). 2004: 1 Kalloni Saltpans 1 May (Brooks 2004).
2006: 1 nr Kalloni Saltpans May (E Galinou); 1 Polichnitos Saltpans Aug– Sep (E Galinou). 2010: pr Kalloni Saltpans 18 May and 1 Kalloni Saltpans 26–27 Sep (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 2 Kalloni Saltpans 16 Aug and 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 26 Aug (Lesvos Birds 2011).
One record not accepted:
4 Kalloni Saltpans 10 May 07 (HRC07).
GREY PHALAROPE (RED PHALAROPE) * Phalaropus fulicarius V* 0 | 1 Κόκκινος Φαλαρόποδας
No records in 2012.
One accepted record:
2011: 1 Polichnitos Saltpans 31 Oct – 1 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2011).
COLLARED PRATINCOLE Glareola pratincola cSP
(Κοινό) Νεροχελίδονο
Good numbers seen on passage across the island Apr–May. Double-‐figure flocks, up to 50 birds, not unusual.
Spring Recorded 22 Apr – 4 Jun: Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands max. 35 on 26 Apr (M Lloyd et al); Lotzaria max. 20 on 29 Apr (S P Dudley et al); Faneromeni max. 9 on 10 May (I Pitts et al); Tsiknias River max. 4 on 30 Apr (J Simons); 1-‐2 also Polichnitos Saltpans, nr Skamnioudi and Skala Eresou.
Autumn Singles Polichnitos Saltpans 19 Jun (T Robinson) and Kalloni Saltpans 16 Sep (S & I Misselbrook).
2009: 19 Apr – 18 May and 25 Jun – 3 Jul; max. 50 on 19 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: 22 Apr – 19 May and 20 Jun – 1 Jul; max. 8 on 25 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: 15 Apr – 24 May; max. 40 on 25 Apr (Lesvos Birds 2011).
BLACK-‐WINGED PRATINCOLE * Glareola nordmanni V* 0 | 6 Μαυρόφτερο Νεροχελίδονο
2006 One record (accepted by HRC): 1 Kalloni Saltpans & Alykes Wetlands 7 May (photo: M & T Sveikutis, HRC12 in prep).
This is the sixth record for Lesvos.
Five other accepted records:
1993: 1 Faneromeni 11 May (per HRC). 1994: 2 Mylopotamos River 6 May (per HRC). 2003: 2 Kalloni Saltpans 10 May (HRC06) 2006: 1 Kalloni Saltpans 4 May (HRC06).
2011: 1 Kalloni Saltpans 13 – 14 May (Lesvos Birds 2011, HRC11).
Unconfirmed records:
5 Kalloni Saltpans 11 Apr 86; 6 Skala Kallonis Pool Apr 15 Apr 87; 2 Tsiknias River 8 May 93; 6 Tsiknias River 6 May 94; 98 – Kalloni Saltpans 2 on 21 Apr, 3 on 27 Apr, 2 on 30 Apr, 7 on 10 May & 1 on 12 May; 1 Christou (Kamares) River 15 Sep 98 (all Brooks 1998).
Two records not accepted:
2 Polichnitos Saltpans 28 Apr 06 (HRC11). 10 Polichnitos Saltpans 29 Apr 06 (HRC11).
This species remains an identification challenge with birds needing to be seen well to separate from Collared Pratincole (especially worn birds lacking or with a reduced white-‐trailing edge to the wings). In Birding on the Greek Island of Lesvos (1998) Brooks includes many records including several accounts of flocks. Most of these records have never been submitted (many pre-‐date formal national recording) so have not been scrutinized at any level. Given the paucity of records over the last 10 years, and the continued difficulty in separating from Collared Pratincole, the HRC consider these records unproven and would welcome anyone with any photos of birds listed in Brooks to submit them formally with details of the record.
Real care must be taken with any birds considered as Black-‐winged, and very good photographs (e.g. sun-‐lit underwings) will normally be required to support any record.
BLACK-‐LEGGED KITIWAKE * Rissa trydactyla V* 1 | 1 Τριδάκτυλος Γλάρος
One record (accepted by LBRC):
A first-‐year bird at Mytilini Harbour 17 Nov (N Probonas).
This is the first confirmed record for Lesvos.
SLENDER-‐BILLED GULL Chroicepahalus genei sW, sPM
Λεπτόραμφος Γλάρος
Occurs in small numbers Oct–Mar. Passage birds Apr–May and Aug–Sep. Few records Jun–Jul.
First winter period no records.
Spring Recorded 22 Apr – 20 May: 2 Kalloni Saltpans 22 Apr (S P Dudley et al); 11 Alikoudi Pool 28 Apr (H & J Stedman, T Robinson et al); 1 Skala Kallonis 30 Apr (S P Dudley et al); 3 Alikoudi Pool 8 May (N & L Anderson); 1 Kalloni Saltpans 8 May (N & L Anderson); 2 Kalloni Saltpans 20 May (J Delavez).
Autumn Recorded from 9 Jul: Polichnitos Saltpans 3 on 9 Jul, 1 on 22 Aug, Sep max. 33 on 26 Sep, Oct max. 41 on 13 Oct, 5 on 26 Nov (T Robinson et al); Kalloni Saltpans 1 on 29 Aug (G Tebb et al), Sep max. 7 on 15 Sep (S Wytema et al), 50 on 2 Nov (E & W Kappes); 5 Efthalou 3 Oct (R Thorpe, M Hodgson et al).
Second winter period Max. 13 Polichnitos Saltpans 2 Dec (T Robinson).
2009: to 11 May; 3 Jun – 31 Jul; from 24 Aug; max. 25 on 7 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2009). 2010: to 2 May; 31 Jul; from 13 Sep; max. 14 on 12 Nov (Lesvos Birds 2010). 2011: to 16 May and from 10 Aug; max. 19 on 24 Oct (Lesvos Birds 2011).
BLACK-‐HEADED GULL Chroicepahalus ridibundus sW
Καστανοκέφαλος Γλάρος
Occurs Jul–May.
First winter period Present in small numbers around Gulf of Kalloni to 28 Mar with max. 20 Polichnitos Saltpans 14 Jan (T Robinson).