Skopelos is a magnet to large numbers of migrating birds on their long journeys towards the southern hemisphere, as well as bird species that can be found here throughout the year. Due to the dense forests of varied habitat, the island has been selected in the "NATURA 2000" protection programme (GR1430004) and specifically the eastern side of Skopelos, which is where "Karya Country Escapes" is located, making it thus, a Bird Watcher's favourite destination.

   You can share your interest for Bird Watching with the owner of Karya Country Escapes. He has become a member and a volunteer of the Greek Ornithological Society in an effort to help monitor various species in specific areas of the Sporades Group of Islands.
   A big part of this process is to raise awareness of local hunters in order to prevent illegal hunting of bird species that could lead to extinction. Involve more people (especially the younger generation group) into the beautiful world of Bird Watching which in the long term would help reduce illegal hunting.
   In order to make your Bird Watching experience more pleasant and organised, the premises offer to you the following:
Binoculars (different sizes and focus varieties), and the telescope.
Some of the bird species (threatened or non) that can be sighted in the area of Karya and from the Country Cottages, are: