Kategorie: Northern Sporades
Northern Sporades herpetofauna
Comparative studies of lizard populations on small islands provide far reaching insigths into the evolution of genetic diversity as well as the history of the islands in focus (changes of sea level,land bridges).
Northern Sporades – how it all began
During a birding excursion to the English Gardens of Munich, in 1947 I had the privilege to meet Dr. Philipp Lehrs. I was just ten years old, thrilled by the opportunity to learn „live“ more about animals.. Dr. Lehrs was a distinguished, free-working herpetologist. He recognized my keen interest and over several years introduced me…
Northern Sporades conservation zone – various aspects
For the main islands and conservation objectives a total of 20 articles has been published so far. Now some additional locations are presented: Pappoù and Grámsa islands; Psathoúra and Mikro Psathoúra; the two Adélphia islands.
Skantzoura – the elusive monastery
From the white marble sculptures of the Skantzoura coast some scant indication of a trail leads inland through juniper woodlands and olive groves – up the main ridge of the island’s gentle hills. It had taken me decades to finally venture up there and explore what appears like a vision of several lucid buildings against…
Strongylò Island – the living dead
Strongylò was a little Garden Eden in the Aegean Sea – in the Skantzoura archipelago of the Northern Sporades. Until it was devastated by people who had brought goats and rabbits to this vulnerable isle.