This exemplary of
bearded vulture,
very rare and difficult to see
in coastal areas like Xerocampos,
was a welcomed guest for a
few days in mid-September,
on the verandas of the
His presence here
was probably linked to
some difficulties
the animal had in flight
so that he was not able
to reach the highest peaks of the mountains of Crete,
his natural habitat.
But he had the good fortune
of being "adopted"
by tourists and
the owners of the property,
who "fed" him steaks!
He was then taken by the Forest Guard and
led to Heraklion
for treatment and rehabilitation.
In the picture: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus)
Common name: Griffon vulture
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Falconiformes
Class: Birds (Aves)
Wingspan: 160 to 180 cm
We thank Jerry and Jill Bond for sending us this photograph taken during their vacation at Xerocampos.
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