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
Wild trees, shrubs and plants
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
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
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
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
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.
