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Vulture Feeding Site on Mount Juktas

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Vulture Feeding Site on Mount Juktas

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Vulture Feeding Site on Mount Juktas

Name: Vulture Feeding Site on Mount Juktas
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1. View of Archanes – View of Archanes loop from Archanes

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2. View of Archanes – View of Archanes loop from Peza

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3. View over Archanes – Stone Path on Mount Juktas loop from Archanes

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Andreas

December 20, 2023

At this spot, there is a feeding station for griffon vultures. The good thermals are one reason, but the carcasses placed here by Cretans contribute to the conservation of these rare birds.

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Albrecht

April 21, 2019

great spot with many birds of prey circling there due to the excellent thermals. Up close.

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Elevation 680 m

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