Hills of Hungary and Slovakia, 9 days
Our unique spring tour offers all European woodpeckers, several sought after Owl species and the possibility to observe Brown Bear in the unspoilt forests of Slovakia.
High Tatras & Slovak Karst, Slovakia
The Tatra Mountains of Slovakia are perfect to observe several highlight species such as Pygmy, Tengmalm's and Eagle Owl, Hazel Grouse, Golden and Lesser Spotted Eagle, Nutcracker, Ring Ouzel, Common Crossbill, Crested Tit, with a little luck even Wallcreeper and other alpine species. The limestone karst region of the Slovak Karst offers an abundance of rare owl species in attractive habitats, as well as interesting butterfly and bat species.
Bükk National Park, Hungary
On the way towards the Bükk Hill we will stop to check out hunting areas of Imperial Eagles and Saker Falcon. both are strictly protected thus having strong populations in the lowland areas. The Bükk Hills is characterized by vast beech woods and open limestone meadows with all the different karst forms produced by erosion such as fissures, sinkholes, underground streams and caverns. It is a perfect area for birding, where raptors soar above the valleys and dense deciduous woodlands provide home for species such as owls, warblers, woodpeckers including Black, White-backed, Grey-headed, Middle Spotted & Syrian.
There is a very strong population of Ural Owls and we know a few places where we should look for them. There is a small chance for finding Eagle Owl as well.