Plakias Fauna
Plakias is home to various wildlife, including hedgehogs, badgers, weasels, and stone martens. Frogs and toads are common in streams, while birds such as swallows, sparrows, and goldfinches are often seen. In the gorges, you may spot birds of prey like griffon vultures and golden eagles. The coastal zone also hosts rare species such as the Eleonora Falcon and rock doves.
Lake Preveli, near the mouth of the Kourtaliotis River, is an important wetland, attracting migratory birds like mallards and providing a home to turtles, crabs, and other endemic species.
