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The weather was cool today but pleasant.   Slightly later than planned start with various stops at the baker and the mini supermarket for picnic supplies. Then via the shore to Metoxi lake. We took the long walk round the lake and spotted masked shrike. Lots of birds here are well into breeding. Both parents bringing food to the nest.   A little bittern and a little crake showed nicely. Golden oriole, spotted flycatcher, jay, a distant rock partridge and lots more.

We stopped for Lunch in a spot by the rocks where we watched butterflies and a subalpine warbler singing round his territory.  

Then to Achladeri forest for the Krupers Nuthatch. I walked on up the track and found a Wood Warbler. 

Back via the supermarket for drinks and then to the hotel via the shore where we were delighted to see dark red, summer plumage curlew sandpiper on their way to Siberia. Also ruff and teminck's stint. 

Dinner at the Dionysis restaurant in Skala Kalloni village with Shirley and Gerard, Pat, William and Daphne. It was very busy but were were served promptly.