East Avifauna Baseline Study TAP

Integrated ESIA Greece
Annex 6.5.5 - East - Avifauna Baseline Study
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
General Information on Bird Fauna of Central, East Macedonia and

Thrace
1.2
Main Legislative Issues
1.3
Scope of Work
METHODOLOGY
2.1
Sampling Methodology
2.2
Study sites
2.3
Limitations, Uncertainties and Biases
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RESULTS
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CONCLUSIONS
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1
Table 3-1
Table 4-1
Sampling locations
Bird species of conservation interest present and expected in the Study Area
Main areas of consideration along the East TAP pipeline route
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INTRODUCTION
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General Information on Bird Fauna of Central, East Macedonia and Thrace
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East Macedonia and Thrace are amongst the areas with the highest bird diversity in Europe and
accordingly they hold a vast number of important bird areas. Within this relatively small area,bird
species from different biogeographical origins can be found breeding, wintering or migrating. As a
result, typically Mediterranean species (e.g. Cretzschmars Bunting) are assorted with common
European (e.g. Greenfinch) and species of Asiatic origin (e.g. Masked Shrike, Isabelline
Wheatear) in a number of different habitats. Another factor explaining the high bird species
richness of the area is that a large variety of different habitats varying from typically
Mediterranean (e.g. pastures with phrygana or thermophilous pine forests) to typically temperate
habitats (e.g. beech or spruce forests and subalpine meadows) can be found within short
distance from the sea level to mountainous areas respectively. Lastly, the existence of large
coastal lagoons (e.g. coastal lagoons in the National park of Nestos and Vistonida), delta of rivers
(e.g. Evros, Nestos or Axios river) and inland freshwater lakes (e.g. Kerkini or Vistonida lake)
contribute to increase the bird species richness and diversity. As a consequence, a large list of
protected bird species are present within the region, some of them globally endangered like the
Red breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), Lesser White fronted Goose (Anser erythropus), Spotted
Eagle (Aquila clanga), Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) or Black vulture (Aegypius monachus).
The region is thus well known from the avifauna point of view as several surveys and other
ecological studies have been conducted, mainly in relation to wetland associated species and
specifically at Porto Lagos and Vistonida lake, Nestos River Delta and neighboring lagoons, lakes
Koroneia, river Kompsatos, Delta of Evros river. Additional studies have been carried out in the
mountainous areas of central and south Evros in relation to high diurnal raptors diversity found
breeding or wintering in that mountains. Finally, few studies have been conducted in other
regional mountains like Paggaio or Eastern Rodopi mountains as well as in adjacent plains.
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The great majority of the birds in the wider area are protected by European and national
legislations, being the Birds directive 2009/147/EC the main legislative reference for the avifauna
protection; the rest of the species can be hunted in compliance with hunting seasons and quotas.
According to the Red Data Book1 at a national level, 1 of the species is classified as extinct, 14
are Critically Endangered, 17 are endangered, 31 are Vulnerable and 16 are Near Threatened,
26 are Least concern, 17 are Data deficient, 1 is Regionally extinct and 227 are Not evaluated.
1.3
Scope of Work
The study focuses on the presence of avian species along the pipeline route and within the study
zone of the Eastern part of TAP, in order to identify potential adverse effects on them. A main
objective of the work was to cover all the route of the pipeline and to gather data from
Thessaloniki plain (Nea Mesimbria village, Kp 359) to Kipoi at the Greek Turkish borders
(KP 0). Greater emphasis was given to the areas considered of conservation concern (Natura
2000 sites, Wildlife refuges, National parks, Ramsar Sites and Important Bird Areas) located in
the vicinity of the pipeline route. Particular attention was paid to all species listed in Annex I of the
2009/147/EC Birds Directive, as well as to regularly occurring migratory species. Raptors,
species that breed in riverine areas or riparian forests, rare or localized species and species with
special nesting habitats such sandbanks, were intensively surveyed in order to find their nesting
sites and their proximity to pipeline route.
Legakis.&.Maragou (2009)
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Prior to the planning of the field work, existing ornithological data from published literature and
relevant databases such as the IBA database of birdlife International were all assessed.
Information collected and in combination with the produced GIS thematic maps, were all
integrated in order to plan the field surveys. The aim of the field surveys was to identify important
bird habitats within the study zone, and to verify the potential presence of important bird species
that have been indicated by the literature as species that inhabit within the vicinity of the pipeline
route.
Five field surveys were conducted:
1. A preliminary study was carried out from 31/07/2012 to 01/08/2012, where a first
assessment of the areas of environmental concern crossed by the pipeline route was
conducted.
2. The second, more extensive field survey took place from 10/09/2012 to 14/09/2012,
included recordings of bird species and their suitable habitats and was mainly focused in
the areas of conservation concern (National Parks, SPAs, SACs or Wildlife refuge areas)
along the pipeline route from Thessaloniki to Komotini (KP 98 to 359).
3. The third survey was conducted on October 2012. It was extensive (included recording of
bird species and their association with habitats) and was mainly focused in the areas of
conservation concern along the pipeline route from Komotini to Kipoi (KP 0 to 98).
4. The fourth field survey was carried out from 25/04/2013 to 28/04/2013 and covered the
proposed pipeline route from Thessaloniki to Aggitis river crossing (KP 224 to 359). An
extensive field survey took place along the whole pipeline route, including recording of
bird species, their suitable habitats and searching of nesting sites (in cases where nesting
behaviour was recorded).
5. The fifth field survey took place from 7/5/2013 to 11/05/2013 and covered the proposed
pipeline from Aggitis river to Kipoi in Evros prefecture (KP 0 to 224). The intensity of the
sampling was the same as the fourth field survey.
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The aim of the second and third field trip was to record bird species in their autumn migration,
while the scope of the fourth and fifth trip was to record breeding species and species on their
spring migration. More than 50 sampling points (second field trip: 24 inside the buffer zone of
250m from both sides of the pipeline) and 34 sampling transects (third survey) were taken during
the autumn period (September and October 2012) and 120 sampling points during spring of 2013
(April and May 2013).
All bird species seen or heard and their relative abundances were recorded in a zone of 250 m on
both sides of the proposed route of the pipeline. The counting methods used were point count
method, road transects and vantage point methods (Bibbyet al 1992 and Gilbert et al 1998), as
described below:
Point counts method. It is considered as the most suitable method for rapid ornithological
surveys, allowing rapid bird identification in a particular area while utilizing to the maximum
extent the existing knowledge for this area. The method applies to ornithological records
(species heard or seen) from selected spots (or routes. The researcher selects in advance
the most suitable points (or routes) (such as known nesting sites, suitable habitats
according to vegetation maps), at his/ her discretion and based on bibliographic information
on habitat use by the priority species. This method can be applied to spots or routes which:
a) it is confirmed by previous studies in the area, and b) are considered to be the most
suitable for the species expected in the area, based on vegetation or/and habitat maps. The
method can be applied to any area for priority breeding species census and is considered
to be the most effective method for bird species with small populations, such as predators.
Road transect method. The method involves recording birds mainly large sized soaring
species such as raptors, gulls or storks, while moving with a car at slow speed (less than
30 km per hour). It is an appropriate method in exploratory surveys or where the scope of
the survey is to cover large distances in short time.
Vantage Point method. This method involves recording birds from particular spots (e.g.
mainly hilltops) or areas with panoramic view. This method can be used for all bird groups
and is particularly sufficient for large sized soaring species like raptors, gulls etc. It can be
applied both in open or densely vegetated (forest ecosystems) habitats with appropriate
adjustments. This method mainly applies to non-cryptic species.
Additionally, the line transect method was used in the field survey during the third field trip in
October 2012, which involved walking a 500 m line in each sampling point where all birds
detected were recorded.
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Sampling in all surveys was performed between 9:00 and19:00 in both seasons and a minimum
counting period of 10 minutes was used at each plot for the point count, a 15 to 20 minutes for
the vantage point and 30 minutes was used at each line transect. Additionally, road transect
method was applied in secondary roads (e.g. farmland or forest roads).
2.2
Study sites
The sampling locations of point counts are presented in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1
Way Point
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Habitat type
Shortest
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40
KP
14
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Evros river plain
WP119
As above
Intensively cultivated fields with bushes,

Populus plantations
Intensively cultivated fields
WP118
As above
174
WP117
As above
198
13
WP116
As above
18
WP115
As above
190
19
WP114
As above
22
WP113
As above
Intensively cultivated fields close to Egnatia

road
Non intensively arable land, with bushes,
scattered trees
Non intensively arable land with deciduous
forest patches
forest patches
Riparian forest
47
26
WP112
As above
Pastures with evergreen forest patches
20
27
WP111
As above
Coniferous forest
22
29
WP110
As above
Coniferous forest
160
30
WP109
Loutros wider area
16
31
WP108
As above
Non intensively arable land with mixed

forest patches
80
37
WP107
As above
34
40
WP106
As above
Riparian forest
41
WP105
Alex/poli area
144
42
WP104
Alex/poli area

scattered trees and evergreen forest
patches
Pastures and evergreen forest patches
13
46
WP103
As above
Evergreen forest with pastures
47
WP102
As above
Mixed forest
12
49
WP101
As above
Evergreen and coniferous forest
53
WP100
As above
Deciduous forest
186
56
WP99
As above
Deciduous forest
57
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Shortest
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10
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WP98
As above
Deciduous forest with openings
58
WP97
Southern Evros mountains
Pastures and evergreen forest patches
52
60
WP96
Southern Evros mountains
42
62
WP95
As above
138
66
WP94
As above
69
WP93
As above

patches
hedges and scattered trees
Intensively cultivated fields with deciduous
forest patches
Pastures
102
76
WP92
Filiouris plain
Riparian forest
16
77
WP91
Filiouris plain
Riparian forest
81
WP90
As above
50
86
WP89
As above
Intensively cultivated fields close to a

stream with reedbeds
48
88
WP88
As above
Intensively cultivated fields and pastures
120
93
WP87
As above
97
WP86
As above
38
98
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Xatisio

hedges and scattered trees
Riparian forest close to intensively arable
land
Riparian stands, intensively cultivated fields
86
98
1.7
Xatisio
73
98
WP85
Komotinis plain
104
WP84
As above
Intensively cultivated fields, with seminatural hedges

Non intensively arable land, with bushes
and hedges
110
WP83
As above
58
112
2a.4
Kompsatos area
River Kompsatos, sandbanks and riverine

vegetation
Non vegetative stream's sand bed
35
112
2a.8
As above
Pastures and abandoned fields
245
117
WP82
As above
Intensively cultivated fields and pastures
47
120
2b.1
As above
166
120
2b.2
As above
44
120
2b.4
As above
Unvegetated sand bed, cultivated fields
10
122
WP81
Kompsatos area
WP80
As above
2b.9
As above
2b.10
As above
2b.11
As above
WP79
As above
WP78
Xannthis wider area
WP77
Xannthis wider area

stream
Pastures and cultivated fields
patches
and hedges
Riparian forest
Intensively cultivated fields close to
Egnatia road
58
123
46
125
204
125
62
125
250
127
93
130
34
136
63
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WP76
As above
WP75
As above
WP73
As above
WP74
As above
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and hedges
and hedges
Riparian forest
Shortest
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38
KP
149
113
151
12
153
67
153
As above
Riparian forest with non-intensively

cultivations
As above
245
153
WP72
As above
Non intensively cultivated fields
15
154
2c.13
As above
As above
17
154
2c.12
As above
As above
134
155
WP71
As above
157
2c.11
As above

stream with Populus trees
As above
85
157
2c.9
As above
As above
95
158
WP69
As above
101
159
WP70
As above
Non intensively cultivated fields close to a

freshwater inland lake
Freshwater inland reedbeds
28
159
WP68
As above
88
160
2c.2
Nestos plain
39
162
2c.1
As above

hedges and deciduous forest patches
As above
163
162
2c.3
As above
As above
18
162
WP67
As above
21
168
WP66
As above
216
170
WP65
Nestos river plain
Intensively cultivated fields Rice fields
118
171
WP64
Nestos river plain
12
172
WP63
As above
177
WP62
As above
47
178
WP61
As above
10
180
WP60
As above
53
183
WP59
As above
24
185
WP58
As above
Intensively cultivated fields and evergreen

bush land
stream
hedges and evergreen forest patches
Evergreen forest with small meadows
132
188
WP57
As above
Evergreen forest
190
WP56
Mountains of Palia Kavala
49
193
WP55
As above
108
203
WP54
As above

Intensively cultivated fields close to a small
channel with reedbeds
206
WP53
As above
54
208
WP52
As above
15
214
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KP
219
28
220
WP51
As above
WP50
As above
Riparian forest
WP49
As above
Riparian forest
12
223
WP48
As above
131
227
WP47
Dramas plain
48
228
WP46
As above
Pastures, meadows and non intensively

arable land
Pastures, meadows and non intensively
arable land
Non intensively arable land and pastures
114
233
WP45
As above
Non intensively arable land
237
WP44
As above
238
WP43
Nea Zichni wider area
41
244
WP42
As above
Non intensively arable land and riparian

forested stream
Non intensively arable land and coniferous
forest patches
Non intensively arable land with orchards
248
WP41
As above
116
254
WP40
As above
90
261
WP39
As above
187
266
WP38
As above
141
268
WP37
As above
70
274
WP36
As above
279
WP35
As above

Intensively cultivated fields with poplar
plantations
Intensively cultivated fields with poplar
plantations
Intensively cultivated fields and built up
145
280
WP34
As above
108
281
WP33
Serres plain

channel with reedbeds and Salix trees
37
285
WP32
Strymonas river
155
288
WP29
Strymonas river

Riparian forest
290
WP31
Strymonas river
Riparian forest
174
290
WP30
Strymonas river
111
293
WP28
As above
139
296
WP27
As above

forest patches
Deciduous forest
41
299
WP26
As above
301
WP24
As above
167
304
WP25
As above

forest patches
forest patches
Deciduous forest
221
304
WP23
As above
Pastures with deciduous forest patches
305
WP22
As above
92
306
WP21
As above

forest patches
Non intensively arable land and pastures
42
307
WP20
As above
Pastures and farmland close to a national

road
68
310
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WP19
As above
7.12
As above
WP18
As above
7.13
As above
WP17
As above
WP16
As above
Non intensively arable land with bushes,

scattered trees
Non intensively arable land with scattered
trees
forest patches
Pastures with abandoned fields
WP15
Vertisko mountains
7.9
As above
WP14
WP13
Shortest
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centreline (m)
248
KP
315
83
315
220
316
33
316
317
83
319
95
321
98
322
As above
Non intensively arable land close to a

stream
Intensively arable land, with bushes,
scattered trees
Rastures with scattered trees
250
325
As above
123
328
WP12
As above
17
329
7.7
Lagadas wider area
30
329
WP11
As above
330
WP10
As above
155
332
WP09
As above
142
342
WP08
As above
231
344
WP07
Lagadas plain
85
347
WP06
Galikos plain

trees
trees
Pastures with scattered trees
348
WP04
Galikos river
Riverine vegetation - River
37
354
WP03
Galikos plain
91
355
WP02
As above

trees
82
356
WP01
Nea Mesimbria
184
358
AV1
Palagia
Pine forest
850 - 1330
44
154 - 514
45
48
AV2
Palagia
Grassland / oak forest
AV3
Palagia
Oak forest
0 - 360
AV4
Amaranta
Moat with reeds
60 - 193
86
0 - 198
78
112 - 472
78
AV5
Lofario
Ditch with trees within farmland
AV6
Lofario
Open riparian forest
AV7
Lofario
Scrubland
0 - 240
75
70
AV8
Velkio
Farmland
10 - 135
AV9
Stathmos
Pond with reed
353 - 410
63
AV10
Stathmos
Mixed oak forest
0 - 207
62
AV11
Atarni
Open oak forest
0 - 165
59
57
AV12
Atarni
Oak forest
0 - 55
AV13
Atarni
Oak forest
0 - 340
57
AV14
Kirki
Pine forest
43 - 125
55
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Open oak forest
Shortest
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29 - 475
10 - 90
56
55
AV16
Kirki
Open oak forest
AV17
Kirki
Mixed pine and oak forest
213 - 416
53
AV18
Alexandroupolis
Farmland with hedges at edge of forests
770 - 1089
47
34
AV19
Agnantia
Farmland and built up
0 - 432
AV20
Antheia
0 - 167
34
AV21
Aetochorio
Farmland and built up

Scrub, degraded oak forest at border to
farmland
245 - 750
32
AV22
Pefka
351 - 570
28
29
Farmland with wide oak hedges
AV23
Pefka
Mixed pine oak forest
0 - 132
AV24
Pefka
Dry riverbed with Platanus
0 - 335
27
AV25
Pefka
Scrub, burned oak forest
511 - 667
26
395 - 890
24
AV26
Pefka
Scrub with oaks
AV27
Pefka
Grassland/farmland with scrubs and oaks
AV28
Gemisti
Moat with reed
0 - 46
0 - 447
0
4
0 - 340
AV29
Gemisti
Riparian forest
AV30
Kipoi
Scrub of Paliurus
375 - 605
AV31
Peplos
Grassland with shrubs
150 - 235
0 - 185
20
450 - 950
22
140 - 400
18
AV32
Pylaia
Farmland with hedges
AV33
Loutros
Grassland with shrubs, degraded oak forest
AV34
Kavisos
Pond in an old excavation
Source: NCC & EXERGIA Field Surveys (October 2012, April May 2013
2.3
Limitations, Uncertainties and Biases
Due to the extent of the study area and the limited duration of the field work it was not possible to
survey all the habitats equally. In some areas mainly intensively cultivated where bird community
is composed by few and general species, sampling effort was low. However, it is considered that
sampling effort was adequate for the scope of the work, since the mean distance between two
successive sampling points along the pipeline route was 3 km. Sampling effort was more
intensive in riparian forests (all river crossings were surveyed) and in the areas of conservation
concern such national parks, SPAs, SACs and wildlife refuge areas. Another limitation
concerning sampling effort was the accessibility to the pipeline route, which in some areas was
difficult. However, the mean distance of the waypoints from the proposed pipeline route was 70 m
and more than the half of the waypoints (53%) were located less than 50m from the pipeline
centerline. Therefore the sampling effort is considered as adequate for the scope of the work.
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A factor that may cause uncertainties and biases to the results was that during the survey it was
unavoidable to realize all point counts at the appropriate time of the day. It is well documented
that the daily activity of the birds is not the same throughout the day, with more species (e.g.
mainly passerines) being more active during early morning and to a lesser extent in late
afternoon. In order to reduce the effects of this limitation more sampling plots and in close
distance between them were taken during the midday, so as to increase the survey time and the
possibilities to observe more species, especially in the areas of conservation concern. Lastly, a
factor that may cause uncertainty to the interpretation of the results is the absence of a repetition
of the sampling later in the breeding season (e.g. mid of June) and therefore the separation
between breeders and migrants is difficult to made. This may lead to misinterpretation of the
status (e.g. breeding) for some species in certain areas. An example could be the Red backed
Shrike (Lanius collurio), a passerine that was fairly common in areas with unsuitable habitat for
breeding (intensive arable land with lack of bushes) during fieldwork in spring. It is unlike that the
species was breeding at all those areas and probably a vast majority of them were migrants. To
get over this limitation the existing literature about optimal breeding habitat of each species and
the peak of their spring migration through North Greece were followed.
At all waypoints all species were counted (i.e. no species were excluded from the assessment)
but special attention was paid in the more sensitive ones, such as raptors.
The combination of the desktop investigation plus the various field surveys is considered to be
sufficient for the purpose of identifying the most relevant bird species presence and their
preferred habitat types location along the route; thus serving the purpose of identifying key
species and their habitats of interest for the ESIA Report. Nevertheless, because of the intrinsic
limitations in the scope of work, as well as the objectives of the report, this baseline does not
constitute or is intended as a complete species catalogue and distribution of the study area and
its vicinity.
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Bird Species Richness Estimation along the Route

During the autumn 2012 field surveys, 96 different bird species where recorded in the study area
while during the spring of 2013, 131 different species were recorded within the zone of 250 m
from the both sides of the pipeline. Totally 141 different birds species were recorded in both
seasons (spring and autumn). The species of conservation interest observed along the pipeline
route are presented in Table 3-1.
The richest habitats for bird diversity found were the riparian forests followed by complex non
intensively arable land in close association either with water resources like rivers or with forested
areas or pastures. The less diverse from the bird richness point of view, were the extensive and
intensively cultivated land followed by extensive and dense evergreen forests (mainly densely
vegetated areas dominated by Quercus coccifera).
From the conservation point of view, several species of conservation concern were recorded
within the study area including 36 out of the 42 bird species protected under the Annex I of
Directive 2009/147/EC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (Birds Directive) expected to be present
in the areas crossed by the pipeline. These species are receiving special protection even in areas
outside the Natura 2000 network.
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Bird species of conservation interest present and expected in the Study Area
Scientific
name
Common
name
Records within project

area
(refer to Way Points of
sampling locations listed in
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
Reason of
conservation interest
General
comments
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: VU
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Phalacrocorax
pygmeus
Pygmy
Cormorant
4 birds (WP4)
Observed in Autumn:AV29
Along rivers
Ardeola
ralloides
Squacco
Heron
1 bird (WP4)
Wetlands and rivers
Egretta garzetta
Little Egret
1 bird (WP4), 1 (WP83),

Observed in Autumn: 2a.4,
2b.10
Wetlands or along
rivers
Ardea purpurea
Purple Heron
1 bird (WP4), 1 (WP78)
Wetlands or along
rivers
Black Stork
1 bird (WP44), 2 (WP74),

1(WP80), 1(WP109),
3(WP110), 1(WP111),
2(WP116)
Localized on patches
of forests in
agricultural
landscapes in
association with water
resources (rivers,
lakes etc)
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: LC
Potential nesting site in the

streams close to WP44
and WP45, Potential
nesting site in the pine
forest around WP109,
WP110 and WP111.
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
White Stork
3 birds (WP32), 1(WP34),

3 (WP40), 1(WP42),
1(WP67), 1(WP69),
2(WP80), 1(WP91),
3(WP111), 9(WP116),
69(WP118), 37(WP119)
2b.10
Widespread on
farmland in
association with water
resources
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: LC
Widespread in several
areas outside the pipeline
zone
Unlikely according
to current data
Ciconia nigra
Ciconia ciconia
No
No
No
No
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name
Pernis apivorus
Common
name
European
Honey
Buzzard

area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
1(WP63), 1(WP99)
Mainly broadleaved
forests (Quercusspp,
Fagusspp)
Milvus migrans
Black Kite
1 (WP108), 4(WP116),
1(WP120)
Localized species
mainly in Thrace,
farmland mixed with
riparian or pine
forests
Haliaeetus
albicilla
White-tailed
Eagle
Observed in Autumn:
2c.11
Known to breed in the

National Park of
Nestos and possibly
in SPA GR1130010
10
Aegypius
monachus
Eurasian
Black Vulture
1 (WP109), 1(WP111)
Localized spots in
Thrace. Breeds in the
National Park of
Dadia forest
Short-toed
Eagle
1 (WP31), 1 (WP38), 4
(WP101), 2(WP108),
1(WP112), 1(WP113),
1(WP119), Observed in
Autumn:2a.8, 2b.4, AV23
Widespread ata
variety of habitats.
Breeds mainly on
coniferous and
deciduous forests.
Western
Marsh Harrier
1 (WP84), 1 (WP95),
1(WP103), 1(WP108),
1(WP114), 2(WP120),
2a.8, 2b.10,AV4, AV7,
AV29
Widespread on
migration and
wintering. Inhabits
extensive reedbeds at
breeding.
11
12
Circaetus
gallicus
Circus
aeruginosus
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Reason of
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES I/A,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: CR,
IUCN: VU
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention I/II,
CITES I,
RDB-Greece: CR,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NT,
IUCN: EN
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: NT,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: LC
General
comments
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Unlikely according
to current data
No
Unlikely according
to current data
No
zone
Unlikely according
to current data
zone
No
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15
16
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Scientific
name
Accipiter
brevipes
Buteo rufinus
Aquila clanga
Aquila pomarina
Hieraaetus
pennatus
Common
name

area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
Comp.
Code
System
Code
Disc.
Code
Reason of
General
comments
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
A nest found in close

distance (80m) from the
pipeline in Nestos river
(WP74). Potential nesting
site in close distance from
WP91
A breeding territory was
found in the area from
WP2 to WP4. Northeast
from WP4 a suitable
nesting site observed 200
to 300m from the pipeline.
Levant
Sparrowhawk
1 (WP73), 1 (WP74),
1(WP91), 9(WP111),
Observed in Autumn:2a.8,
2c.9, 2c.15, 7.12
Long-legged
Buzzard
1 (WP2), 1(WP48), 1
(WP49), 1(WP111),
1(WP117), 1(WP118)
Widespread in
lowlands, prefer open
landscapes with a
mixture of agricultural
fields with meadows
or pastures
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: VU, IUCN:
LC
Many individuals
known to roost in the
pine forest of Loutros
(GR1110009)
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: VU
1 (WP14), 1 (WP29), 1
(WP109),
Observed in Autumn:2a.8
Scarce breeder
mainly in the
lowlands. Breeds in
forests close to water
resources as
wetlands and rivers
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: LC
A displaying adult bird

(territorial behavior)
observed in WP14.
1 (WP87),1(WP111)
Fairly widespread in
migration, localized
breeder on
coniferous, deciduous
or mixed forests
2009/147/EC: Annex II/2,

Bern Convention III,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: LC
A territorial adult in WP111.

Potential nesting site in the
pine forest around this WP.
Lesser
Spotted Eagle
Booted Eagle
Ser.
No.
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Widespread in
riverine forests or
poplar plantations
usually close to water
resources
Spotted Eagle
Doc.Type
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take placein winter.
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
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area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
18
Falco naumanni
Lesser
Kestrel
9 birds (WP88), 1,6km

south of pipeline route
Known to breed in
few colonies in
Komotini's plain
19
Falco
vespertinus
Red-footed
Falcon
1 (WP14), 1(WP40),
1(WP114)
Widespread during
migration
20
Falco
peregrinus
Peregrine
1 (WP48), 1(WP99)
Widespread
Observed in Autumn: 2a.4
Fairly common on
arid landscapes
usually close to rivers.
More frequent close
to water resources in
post breeding season
and migration
21
Burhinus
oedicnemus
22
Philomachus
pugnax
Ruff
5 birds (WP65)
Saltmarshes or
freshwater wetlands
with shallow water.
23
Tringa glareola
Wood
Sandpiper
25 birds (WP4)
Saltmarshes or
freshwater wetlands
with shallow water.
Stone-Curlew
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2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: VU
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: VU
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
zone
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES I,
RDB-Greece: NT,
IUCN: LC
Probably widespread in
several areas outside the
pipeline route.
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bonn Convention II,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bonn Convention II,
IUCN: LC
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Unlikely according
to current data
No
Unlikely according
to current data
Unlikely according
to current data
No
No
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area
Table 2-1)
No.
Scientific
name
Anticipated range
within Project area
24
Larus
melanocephalu
s
Mediterranea
n Gull
72 birds (WP83), 2(WP84)
Widespread during
migration. Localized
breeder on large
wetlands
25
Larus minutus
Little Gull
1 bird (WP4)
Widespread during
migration
26
Bubo bubo
Eurasian
Eagle Owl
Not observed during

sampling period
Fairly common
breeder in a variety of
habitats
27
Caprimulgus
europaeus
European
Nightjar
Not observed during

sampling period
Common breeder in
the openings of
forests and
agricultural land (e.g.
olive tree plantations)
28
Alcedo atthis
Common
Kingfisher
Observed in Autumn:AV6,
AV29
Wetlands and rivers
In several waypoints in the

study area. Two colonies
found. The first in
WP82and the second one
in WP91.
Widespread in
agricultural land.
Suitable nesting sites
(sandbanks) is a
strong limitation factor
for its distribution.
29
Merops apiaster
European
Bee-eater
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Reason of
General
comments
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: EN,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: DD,
IUCN: LC
Bern Convention II,

Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
No
No
No
No
No
A former medium sized (10
- 20 holes) breeding colony
found in Kompsatos river at
close distance from the
pipeline. A small colony of
4-7 pairs found in WP91
but not close to pipeline
(60 90 m)
Attention should be
paid to the colonies
found
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31
Scientific
name
Coracias
garrulus
Dendrocopos
syriacus
Common
name

area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
European
Roller
1pair (WP35), 1pair

(WP115), 1bird (WP117)
Localized breeder
prefers lowland open
countryside with
patches of oak forest,
mature pine woodland
with heathery
clearings, orchards,
mixed farmland, river
valleys, and plains
with scattered thorny
or leafy trees. Nests
in abandoned
Woodpecker's
cavities in white
poplar , especially in
riparian forests, or in
natural cavities of
planes, walls or
sandbanks.
Syrian
Woodpecker
1 bird
(WP15)(120m),1(WP21)(50
m), 1(WP29)(80m),
1(WP41)(50m),
1(WP67)(100m),
2(WP72)(100m),
2(WP86)(50m),
1(WP87)(100m),
Observed in Autumn:2b.4,
2b.10, 7.9, AV 2, AV22
Common and
widespread resident
in forest patches,
orchards, or
agricultural land with
scattered trees
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Reason of
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece:VU,
IUCN: NT
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
General
comments
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
The breeding pair in WP35

was observed 140m from
the pipeline.
The breeding pair in
WP115 was observed
appr.190m from the
pipeline.
In case of
rearrangement of
the pipeline route, a
potential negative
impact (e.g.
disturbance,
breeding failure)
may occur to the
identified breeding
pairs if the pipeline
crosses their
territories during
breeding season.
Unlikely according
to current data
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33
34
Scientific
name
Common
name
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area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
Widespread during
winter and migration.
Localized breeder in
areas with non
intensive arable land
or dry, stony pasture.
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: LC
Reason of
General
comments
Extremely high breeding
density of the species in
WP47. Optimal habitat
from WP48 to WP47 and
for the next 2,5km in the
pipeline route. Wildlife
refuge
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Potential negative
impacts due to
disturbance from
the works at
breeding season.
Melanocorypha
calandra
Calandra Lark
3 birds (WP10)(50m), 1
bird (WP12)(100m), 7
(WP47)(2:25m,2:50m,3:10
0m), 2 (WP48)(100m)
Calandrella
brachydactyla
Greater
Short-toed
Lark
1 bird (WP32)(100m), 1
(WP84)(150m),
1(WP115)(50m)
Widespread during
migration and fairly
common in breeding
season in optimal
habitat.
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
Wood Lark
1 bird (WP15)(50m),
1(WP16)(80m),
1(WP21)(80m),1(WP22)(10
0m), 1(WP25)(25m),
1(WP26)(50m),
1(WP96)(80m),1(WP98)(25
m),1(WP99)(50m),
1(WP101)(80m),
2(WP104)(80m),2(WP112)(
80m), 1(WP113)(100m).
Observed in Autumn: 7.12,
AV19, AV21, AV22, AV27,
AV33
Widespread resident
in forested
landscapes with
openings or mixed
with pastures
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
Low densities of the

species recorded along the
pipeline route in optimal
habitats.
Unlikely according
to current data
Sand Martin
more than 15 birds

(WP78), more than 5
birds(WP83)
Locally common in
freshwater or blackish
wetlands also in rivers
Bern Convention II,

RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
A former medium sized (40

- 50 holes) breeding colony
found in Kompsatos river,
in close distance from the
pipeline.
Attention should be
paid to the colonies
found
Tawny Pipit
1 bird (WP48)(80m),
1(WP90)(50m)
Widespread bur
scarce breeder.
Prefer dry sandy
pastures
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: LC,
IUCN: LC
Lullula arborea
35
Riparia riparia
36
Anthus
campestris
Unlikely according
to current data
No
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Scientific
name
Acrocephalus
melanopogon
Common
name
Moustached
Warbler

area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
1? (WP70)(80m)
Reedbeds in wetlands
or inland lakes. Rare
breeder, fairly
common during
winter.
38
Hippolais
olivetorum
Olive-tree
Warbler
2(WP113)(80m)
Observed in Autumn: AV2
Fairly common
breeder in pastures or
non intensive arable
land in association
with scattered trees
39
Ficedula parva
Red-breasted
Flycatcher
Not observed during

sampling period
Known to be present
in the area during
migration
40
Ficedula
semitorquata
Semi-collared
Flycatcher
Not observed during

sampling period
Known to be present
in the area during
migration. Also in may
it breeds in riverine
Platanus sp. forests.
41
Ficedula
albicollis
Collared
Flycatcher
Not observed during

sampling period
Known to be present
in the area during
migration
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Code
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No.
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Reason of
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
CITES II/A,
RDB-Greece: VU,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NT,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: DD,
IUCN: LC
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: DD,
IUCN: NT
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
Bonn Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
General
comments
Potential breeding site with

optimal habitat (mixture of
old and new reedbeds with
permanent water
throughout the whole year).
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Potential negative
impact due to
disturbance, if the
construction works
take place during
the breeding
season.
No
No
No
No
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Scientific
name
Lanius collurio
Lanius minor
Common
name
Red-backed
Shrike
Lesser Grey
Shrike

area
Table 2-1)
1 (WP29)(120m),
1 (WP41)(25m),
1 (WP46)(100m),
1 (WP48)(50m),
1 (WP52)(100m),
1 (WP60)(50m),
1 (WP62)(100m), 1
(WP68)(80m),
1 (WP71)(50m),
1 (WP75)(80m),
1 (WP76)(50m),
2 (WP84)(1:50m,1:100m),
1 (WP86)(100m),
1 (WP88)(120m),
1 (WP90)(100m),
1 (WP91(50m),
2 (WP16)(1:25m,1:80m),
1 (WP96)(50m),
1 (WP98)(50m),
1 (WP112)(50m),
1 (WP113)(80m),
2c.1, 2c.12, 7.7, 7.13
1 (WP45)(100m),
1 (WP52)(100m),
1 (WP79)(100m),
2 (WP86)(50m), 2
(WP89)(120m),
2c.3, 2c.9, 2c.15. 7.13
Anticipated range
within Project area
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Reason of
Widespread and
common breeder in a
variety of habitats
except intensive
arable land.
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NE,
IUCN: LC
Widespread and fairly

common breeder in
land in association
with poplar
plantations, riverine
forests or scattered
trees.
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Bern Convention II,
RDB-Greece: NT,
IUCN: LC
General
comments
zone. Peak of migration in
Northern Greece: Early
May
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Unlikely according
to current data
Unlikely according
to current data
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Common
name

area
Table 2-1)
Anticipated range
within Project area
Comp.
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Code
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Code
Doc.Type
Rev.: 00 / at10
Reason of
General
comments
Taxon in need of
consideration/
special mitigation*
Fairly common in
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Evros prefecture, less Bern Convention II,
44
No
Lanius nubicus
common in other
RDB-Greece: NE,
areas
IUCN: LC
Fairly common
species, breeds in
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
Ortolan
1 bird (WP20)(50m),
Bern Convention II,
Emberiza
45
No
Bunting
1(WP44)(50m)
land rich in bushes or RDB-Greece: LC,
hortulana
mixed with forest
IUCN: LC
patches.
Localized breeder in
Northern Greece to
2009/147/EC: Annex I,
phrygana or lowland
Cretzschmar's
Bern Convention II,
Emberiza
1 bird (WP104)
pastures. Common
No
46
RDB-Greece: LC,
Bunting
caesia
species in phrygana
IUCN: LC
to Southern Greece
and Aegean islands.
Notes: VU: Vulnerable, LC: Least Concern, NT: Near Threatened, CR: Critical Endangered, R: Resident and Breeder, EN: Endangered, NE: Not Evaluated.
Source: Exergia (October 2012) and NCC Field Surveys (September 2012 and April-May 2013)
Masked
Shrike
Not observed during

sampling period
Ser.
No.
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CONCLUSIONS
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Key Habitats and Species within the Study Area

Considering the data, the richest habitats identified along the eastern TAP route in Greece are
the riparian forests and the complex of non intensively arable land in close association either with
water resources such as rivers or with forested areas or pastures.
The total species number observed in the study area was high (141 species) as expected from
previously reports and fieldtrips. Raptors are amongst the most important species recorded in the
area, with Levant Sparrowhawk, Lesser spotted Eagle, Short toed Eagle, Long legged Buzzard
and Booted Eagle been observed in certain areas along the pipeline. Other species of
conservation concern, like the Lesser Kestrel, Grey Partridge and White tailed Eagle were
observed in a wider area from the study area and are not expected to be affected by the project
activities.
The most important forest area was the pine forest of Loutros in Evros prefecture where more
than 10 raptorial species havebeen reported (five recorded in the current study) as breeders
within this forest. Riparian forests arealso important for certain raptor species such as the Levant
Sparrowhawk and Lesser spotted Eagle. Farmland bird community was composed mainly by
common species like Crested Lark, Corn Bunting, House Sparrow, Nightingale and Blackbird.
The most important species in agricultural land was the Roller found breeding in three areas
along the study area. Rollers are not expected to be affected by the project activities if those
activities will not cross their nesting site which was the condition for the birds observed in the
field. Another important group of species was those nesting in large colonies in sand beds like the
Sand Martin, the Bee Eater and occasionally the Roller. In Kompsatos river those three species
found nesting in close distance from the pipeline route and another small colony of Bee eater was
found in Philiouris plain. Finally, ground nesting species were present in the area with the most
important being the Stone Curlew, Calandra Lark and Wood Lark, with the majority of them in low
breeding densities along the pipeline. However an area with high breeding densities of Calandra
Lark was found in the Wildlife refuge of Krinidos - Fillidos.
As a conclusion the main areas of consideration with regards to avifauna found along the pipeline
route during the field survey works are presented in the following Table 4-1.
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Table 4-1
Main areas of consideration along the East TAP pipeline route
Areas
Section
KP
Conservation
interest
Galikos plain
350.5 to 355.5
Several waterbirds,
Long legged Buzzard
Hilly area of Dorkada

village
Vertisko
mountains
323.5 to 327.5
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Strymonas river
crossing
Strymonas river
290 to 290.6
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Serres plain
Serres plain
280.6
Roller
Serres plain
(Compressor station)
Serres plain
268
Hobby
Nea Zichni area
Nea Zichni wider

area
236.4 to 238.5
Black Stork
Wildlife refuge Area

Krinidos Fillidos
Dramas plain
227 to 230
Nestos inland lake 1
Nestos river plain
159.5 to 159.8
Nestos inland lake 2
Nestos river plain
158.9 to 159.1
Nestos river crossing
Nestos river plain
153.4 to 154.2
Kompsatos river
crossing
Kompsatos area
112.5 to 113
Tributary to Filiouris
river
Filiouris plain
81.6 to 81.9
Levant Sparrowhawk,
Hobby, Bee eater
Filiouris river crossing
Filiouris plain
77.4 to 77.8
Levant Sparrowhawk
28.5 to 32
Lesser Spotted
Eagle, Booted Eagle,
Short toed Eagle,
Long legged
Buzzard, Black Stork,
Spotted Eagle
Loutros wider area
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Galikos river crossing
Pine forest of Loutros

area
System
Code
Calandra Lark, Long

legged Buzzard,
Peregrine falcon
Moustached Warbler,
Marsh Harrier
Comments
Potential nesting site of Long
legged Buzzard close to
pipeline (270m)
Breeding territory along the
pipeline route
Possible breeding territory
south from the pipeline
crossing line (500m)
Breeding pair
Nesting pair on Populus
plantations
Potential nesting site of a pair,
along two streams crossed by
the pipeline
High breeding densities of
Calandra Lark recorded
Wintering site and potential
nesting site
Moustached Warbler
Potential nesting site
Levant Sparrowhawk,
Black Stork
Roller, Sand Martin,
Bee Eater
Nesting site along the

crossing line of the river (80m)
Colonies in close distance
(90-100m) from the pipeline
Potential nesting site for
Hobby and Levant
Sparrowhawk. Small colony of
Bee eater (60 to 90m) from
the pipeline
Potential nesting site for
Levant Sparrowhawk.
Nesting site for the species

recorded.
Kavisos village wider

Evros river plain
19.5
Roller
Breeding pair
area
Source: Exergia (October 2012) and NCC Field Surveys (September 2012 and April-May 2013)
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Annex 6.5.5 - East - Avifauna Baseline Study

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General Information on Bird Fauna of Central, East Macedonia and

Main Legislative Issues

Limitations, Uncertainties and Biases

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General Information on Bird Fauna of Central, East Macedonia and Thrace

Trans Adriatic Pipeline TAP

Integrated ESIA Greece

Main Legislative Issues

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Integrated ESIA Greece

Five field surveys were conducted:

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The sampling locations of point counts are presented in Table 2-1.

Evros river plain

Intensively cultivated fields with bushes,

Intensively cultivated fields

Intensively cultivated fields close to Egnatia

Pastures with evergreen forest patches

Loutros wider area

Non intensively arable land with mixed

Intensively cultivated fields

Non intensively arable land, with bushes,

Evergreen forest with pastures

Evergreen and coniferous forest

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Integrated ESIA Greece

Deciduous forest with openings

Southern Evros mountains

Pastures and evergreen forest patches

Southern Evros mountains

Non intensively arable land, with bushes,

Intensively cultivated fields close to a

Intensively cultivated fields and pastures

Non intensively arable land, with bushes,

Intensively cultivated fields, with seminatural hedges

River Kompsatos, sandbanks and riverine

Pastures and abandoned fields

Intensively cultivated fields and pastures

Intensively cultivated fields

Intensively cultivated fields

Unvegetated sand bed, cultivated fields

Xannthis wider area

Xannthis wider area

Intensively cultivated fields

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Non intensively arable land, with bushes

Riparian forest with non-intensively

Non intensively cultivated fields

Intensively cultivated fields close to a

Non intensively cultivated fields close to a

Non intensively arable land, with bushes,

Intensively cultivated fields

Intensively cultivated fields

Nestos river plain

Intensively cultivated fields Rice fields