Galaxidi - Map Area - Hellenic Ornithological Society

Criteria: A1, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6
Coordinates: 38° 22' 25.976" N 22° 22' 23.955" E	Altitude: 0-600 m	Area: 2307 ha
Region: Sterea Ellada		Prefecture: Fokida

MEMORANDUM

Map:

Site description:

The area includes the village of Galaxidi, where Falco naumanni nest, as well as the species’ foraging sites in the surrounding cultivated and sub-mountainous regions (Giannakis, Trachilas, Longos, Xirotyri, Korakofolia). The largest part of the site is dominated by Mediterranean shrubland, mainly phrygana, and grasslands. Several thin stands of mature Valonia Oak (Quercus macrolepis) are preserved in the area and although they have been degraded, they are currently regenerating. Part of the area is covered by tree plantations, mainly olive groves, while over the past decades holiday home construction is spreading.

Habitats:

Grassland (37.2 %), Artificial landscape (28.7 %), Shrubland (24.6 %), Sea (7.6 %), Forest (1%).

Birds:

The area hosts the largest Falco naumanni colony in southern Greece. It is an important site for species associated with phryganic and agricultural habitats.

Species	Year	Season Status	Abundance	Minimum Population	Maximum Population	Units	Data accuracy	Criteria 2000
Falco naumanni	2006	B		100	100	P	A	A1, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6
Falco naumanni	2013-2016	B		48	48	P	A

Protection Status:

• SCI: GR2450004 Paraliaki Zoni apo Nafpakto eos Itea (10,619 ha, 59 %)

• WR: Xirotyri - Palaiopournara - Karvelas (Galaxidiou - Penteorion) (1,056 ha, 12 %)

Conservation issues:

The main threats are related to the destruction / degradation of the Falco naumanni foraging grounds (intense residential development, olive grove expansion, habitat shifting from irrigation of areas with low vegetation, and the decline of free ranging livestock breeding which has structured the species’ open foraging habitats), but also to changes in the traditional structure of roof tiling, which impede nesting of this species. Urban planning and management measures should be enforced in order to ensure the restoration and long-term availability of nesting sites for the species in Galaxidi. Furthermore, a public awareness campaign should be implemented in order to inform local inhabitants of the importance and need for the protection of this Globally Threatened species.

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