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Firebug - Pyrrhocoris apterus (red bug) at the Trigono grove Greece supports a wide variety of habitats for flora and fauna. the Peloponnese in particular, hosts a number of plant species that are not found elsewhere and, with development, could be lost. The internet is a great way to learn about plants and creatures without disturbing them and by showing some of the wildlife observed in the Methoni area and at the Trigono groves, we hope to inspire visitors to observe but treat the environment with care and respect. The wildlife section of the trigonogroves site is divided into two parts: Flora describes plant life and Fauna describes creatures.

For stunning Greek Wildlife photography, check out the links to other sites including Photography by Andrea Bonetti which I found by chance browsing!

Flora

Pink shrub in Spring Cultivated trees, shrubs and plants are described under Crops within the Groves section of the site. Trees, shrubs and plants that grow wild in the Methoni area are described in the Flora section. There are many opportunities to observe plant-life, simply by taking strolls along the lanes and hillsides close to the town and along the seafront. Development for housing and commercial use is destroying habits though. People want to neaten their surroundings and local plants are not always appreciated as they should be.

Wild trees, shrubs and plants

Galactites-low growing purple plant To make it easier for visitors to learn more about plants, without studying botany, we've photographed and identified Plants and presented them by season and by type of terrain, for those who wish to identify plants that grow in a particular type of habitat, adapting to local conditions.

Some plants are also classified by use - medicinal and culinary.

Fauna

Fauna describes the animal kingdom - living Creatures that move. Included in this section are:

Insects

Male Gonepteryx cleopatra butterfly - photo by S Konsta These beautiful creatures are often overlooked, perhaps with the exception of the showy butterflies. A multitude of insects and other creatures can be found at the Trigono Groves and are able to thrive because the land is not heavily cultivated. The groves don't always look neat, but they do make an ideal home for shy wild creatures. There are still local bee-keepers and, although some land is sprayed, much is left to grow wild, and some is organically farmed.

Beetles and bugs

Beetles and bugs are some of the more colourful creatures found in and around Methoni and at the Trigono-Lamda Groves.

Reptiles and Arachnids

Salamander - photo by Xenia Kardia many people are afraid of Reptiles but Salamanders, lizards and toroises are not dangerous and you soon get used to them in Greece. Snakes are a different matter and if taken by surprise adders will hurt you in their efforts to protect themselves.

Arachnids include spiders and scorpions. Scorpions sting badly so don't go barefoot, nor turn rocks and stones over with bare hands. be careful when moving plant pots too!

Fish and other sea creatures

Fish in Pylos harbour The Ionian sea supports a wealth of Fish and other sea creatures. Shoals of fish of various types and sizes can by seen through the clear water. Various crustaceans, such as lobster, are also caught locally as well as squid and octopus. Harvest from the sea provides much of the staple diet locally but there are restrictions on fishing quantities and seasons, in order to protect from overfishing which would deplete stocks.

Birds and mammals

Birds nest at the lemon Grove The most spectacular birds are the large birds of prey, related to eagles, that hunt over the hills. Swallows and other migratory birds are common and there is a spectacular display as they gather to Migrate in late Autumn. The dawn chorus at the Trigono groves is wonderful.

Mammals found wild in the area surrounding Methoni include badgers, foxes, stoats and other small animals live in the countryside and foxes are often seen along the lanes at night. Many cats are semi-wild, and some dogs too.