Cranes and more cranes

Just finished guiding yet another tour in Hungary with a group from the UK. Highlights included dozens of Long-eared Owls, all 8 possible species of woodpecker, raptors such as Saker, Merlin, Hen and Marsh Harrier, Long-legged and Rough-legged Buzzards, Imperial and White-tailed Eagles, various wildfowl including Ferruginous Duck and 1000s of Common Cranes in Europe's biggest congregations. 

Off again... back to back birding

This is a busy season for us. Off again tomorrow with another group, lots of Common Cranes, wildfowl, raptors and woodpeckers on the agenda. Watch this space 

First Autumn Tour Done !

Just finished my first tour of the autumn season in Hungary - with a great gang from Liverpool. Highlights included good views of Imperial and White-tailed Eagles, Hen and Marsh Harriers, Saker, Great Grey Shrikes, Hawfinches, Little Crake, Pygmy Cormorants, Common Cranes, Great Bustards, Long-eared Owls in 2 roosts and all 8 woodpecker species seen ! Here is one of the owls we saw, looking at use !