We leave early in the morning for Thessalonika, where we land in nice weather. Thessalonika is located on the Thermaic Gulf, on the northwest side of the Aegean Sea. We start our journey at the Kalochori Lagoon, a beautiful nature reserve for water birds. We see our first pygmy cormorants. From the bay we go to Lake Kerkini, where we will spend the next few days.
The Balkans
Apple with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/1650 sec at F2.8, ISO 50
The mountains on the way to Greece are more beautiful than the Pyranees, especially because you fly along the mountain ridge.
The photo was taken at Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands at 09:17 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Eurasian magpie
Ekster
Pica pica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 20.2 m
The photo shows a Eurasian magpie (Pica pica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Thermi, Thermi Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece at 10:49 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Yellow-legged gull
Geelpootmeeuw
Larus michahellis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 110 m
The photo shows a Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 12:13 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Western yellow wagtail
Gele kwikstaart
Motacilla flava ssp. feldegg
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 39.4 m
The photo shows a Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava ssp. feldegg). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 12:19 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Pygmy cormorant
Dwergaalscholver
Microcarbo pygmeus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 34.9 m
The photo shows a Pygmy cormorant (Microcarbo pygmeus). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 12:44 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Black-winged stilt ♀
Steltkluut
Himantopus himantopus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 51.5 m
The photo shows a Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 13:30 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Temminck's stint
Temmincks strandloper
Calidris temminckii
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 43.8 m
The photo shows a Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 13:31 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Sandwich tern
Grote stern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 200, distance 92.8 m
The photo shows a Sandwich tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Kalochori (Municipal Unit of Echedoros, Delta Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 13:40 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Crested lark
Kuifleeuwerik
Galerida cristata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 19.5 m
The photo shows a Crested lark (Galerida cristata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Lithotopos (Iraklia Municipal Unit, Irakleia Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 15:41 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Corn bunting
Grauwe gors
Emberiza calandra
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 17.7 m
The photo shows a Corn bunting (Emberiza calandra). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at Lithotopos (Iraklia Municipal Unit, Irakleia Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 15:49 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Cirl bunting ♂
Cirlgors
Emberiza cirlus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 39.4 m
The photo shows a Cirl bunting (Emberiza cirlus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at Lithotopos (Iraklia Municipal Unit, Irakleia Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 15:52 on Monday May 04, 2026.
Knoopkruidschildwants
Carpocoris purpureipennis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 1.92 m
The photo shows a Carpocoris purpureipennis. It is a insect in the order Hemiptera and the family Pentatomidae. The photo was taken at Lithotopos (Iraklia Municipal Unit, Irakleia Municipality, Central Macedonia, Greece) at 15:55 on Monday May 04, 2026.