Wildlife· Seskli· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Cory's Shearwaters (Sesklia–Symi IBA)
36° 30.9′ N · 27° 52.5′ E · approximate
Cory's shearwaters breed on the Sesklia islets and glide low over the open water between Symi and Karpathos. Watch for them on any passage south of Symi.
Practical
Position approx: open water just south-east of Seskli. Sailing Issues: Symi and the Sesklia islets are Natura 2000 and Important Bird and Biodiversity Area No. 169. Partridge and raptors live on Seskli, plus reptiles including the Turkish worm lizard and rough-tailed agama. Do not land on nesting slopes.
Best for
Seabird watching under sail
Season
Breeding season spring–autumn