Oenanthe oenanthe

304_4726 [Oenanthe oenanthe]

This bird (about 15 cm long) lives in open places such as meadows, dunes, or pastures.

It constantly moves and swings its tail, opening it like a fan.

It nests in wall holes, piles of stones or holes in the ground,

it feeds on insects and as almost all birds spends winters in Africa.

 

In the case above it “landed” on a wooden statue on Mt. Parnitha

where it was photographed back in May, 2014 

 

 

Lonicera implexa

801_4590 [Lonicera implexa]

 

Lonicera implexa is a bush that can reach the height of two meters.

It grows in altitudes of 100-1400m in mainland Greece and on some islands.

 

The flowers it bears are fragrant.

 

Photographed on Mt. Hymittos on May 02, 2014

 

 

Psittacula krameri

300_7063 [Psittacula krameri]

 

Photographed in Holargos on March 25, 2022

 

 

Ophrys schlechteriana

802_3641 [Ophrys heldreichii var. schlehterana]

 

 This is a Greek endemic subspecies with still unclear distribution. It has been found in Central Greece, the Peloponnese and the Cyclades. Relatively common with large populations. It blooms in April and May in meadows and uncultivated areas up to 1000 meters.

 

Photographed in Dilesi on April 14, 2016