Greece supports a wide variety of habitats for flora and fauna. the Peloponnese in particular, hosts a number of wild plant species that are not found elsewhere and could be lost as the Peloponnese is developed to encourage tourism. We've photographed wildlife observed in the Methoni area and at the Trigono-Lamda Groves
Fauna
Fauna describes the animal kingdom - living Creatures that move - and so are more difficult to photograph well. Included in this section are:
- Insects
- Reptiles
- Fish
In future pages we hope to include:
Beetles and bugs - include some colourful species found at the Trigono-Lamda Groves.
Arachnids - including 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!
Birds - the most spectacular 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 - those 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.