For one more winter the Evros Delta impresses with the concentrations of water birds it hosts. On Friday 26th January, the Evros Delta Management Body participating in the Midwinter Counts, which are being held simultaneously in many countries around the world, estimated the total wintering populations of birds in the wetland. Ducks were numerous as usual. 29700 Mallards, 16586 Widgeons, 4310 Common Teals, 4200 Shovelers, 2358 Coots, 2044 Shelducks, 622 White – fronted Geese and 145 Greylag Geese were observed.…

Urban Wetlands make cities livable! Kotzias, the beautiful urban torrent of Feres, took more life today from the children’s voices that came to celebrate the World Wetlands Day. They had the opportunity to learn about the values of urban wetlands (and the Evros Delta), to play and make handicrafts. They also walked by the torrent, with its impressive waterfall, the bridges and the watermill remnants. We renew our appointment for next year for more celebrations about wetlands and the Evros…