I have a quick question for you, not having been birding in Souni to my knowledge - where is it exactly? As I understand looking on the map, there seems to be a Souni-Zanakia about 8km north of Erimi/Kolossi, etc. Is that about right?
Hi Dan
You are correct. We live in the Souni part. Take the Omodos road from Kantou off the motorway, at the 2nd Erimi turn. Turn left at the T-junction, heading to Kantou, then up the hill.
Go past the first sign to Souni (new road - not many birds in that area). You'll see the church on the left as you go up the hill. There is a pedestrian sign and another Souni sign (saying 1 km). Take that right-hand turn (just past the recently closed Cherrie's cafe), go down into the dip and up the hill to the cross road.
I suggest you either turn left up Alexander the Great Street, which is where I live,following the Lordos developer's sign and park somewhere convenient then take the track northwards. Or, alternatively, go straight ahead at the cross roads until the track runs out and walk from there.
If you pass close to the church you are on the wrong road, so go back to the cross-road and start again.
Early morning is best. There are lots of tracks, many along the tops of ravines, and all eventually come back to the village outskirts.
If you want company, let me know in advance and I'll show you around.
Zanakia is also quite good. You can park in the village square and take the tracks behind the church. I don't get there as often as I should but it was excellent in the spring. With my recent spell of immobility I've not walked there recently, so can't advice on the best summer route to take. Watch out for snakes though - we see more crossing the road as we drive through Zanakia.
Happy birding.
