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Messa wetland

Agia Paraskevi area. The third-largest wetland of the island (1,4 sq. km) and is located by the main Mitili-Kalloni road and the conjunction to Achladeri (to Polichnitos).

It is formed by several different types of wetlands such as a lagoon, 2 torrents (Kalami and Kryoneri), salt and fresh water marshes, and the coastal zone!

During autumn and winter, it takes a marron color thanks to the plant Glasswort (Salicornia europea), a special plant of the habitat “Mediterranean salt-marshes” that is tolerant to salt.

In winter, the usual overwintering bird species are recorded here: Greater Flamingos, Ruddy Shelducks, Wigeon, Dalmatian Pelicans, herons, cormorants, Little Grebes e.t.c.

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