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photo Torsten ProehlBulgaria has more than 415 bird species, of which 267 breed here. In the summer it is the best places to see species such as the Olive-tree and Paddyfield warblers, Semi-collared Flycatcher, Isabelline and Pied wheatears, Masked Shrike, Black-headed Bunting, Levant Sparrowhawk and the Long-legged Buzzard. Many other rare or hard to find species are easy to observe here - the Rock Partridge, the Barred Warbler, the Rock Nuthatch, the Scops Owl, and woodpeckers are just a few. Bulgaria is definitely the best place in Europe to watch the Wallcreeper.

The second biggest migration route in Europe follows the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Every year hundreds of thousands of raptors, storks, pelicans, waders and passerines fly over it to their wintering grounds, making the observation of the migration spectacular and unforgettable.

The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is also a haunt for many wintering species.
Seven globally threatened species spend the winter season here.
The Red-breasted Goose is undoubtedly the highlight of them.
photo Liybomir AndreevIn January and February almost the whole winter population of
this handsome bird can be found concentrated in two small lakes in
the northeastern part of the country. The observation of 50 000
Red-breasted Geese
is an amazing event for any birdwatcher.
Bulgaria is also the most important wintering ground for the Pygmy
Cormorant
which has good numbers here - up to 12 000. Other
globally threatened species found in Bulgaria are the White-headed
Duck
, the Dalmatian Pelican, the Lesser White-fronted
Goose
, the Ferruginous Duck and the Spotted Eagle.

photo Torsten ProehlOur carefully prepared tours will show you all this variety - from one of
the rarest species - the Imperial Eagle with 25 pairs, to one of the
most numerous - the Corn Bunting with its' 1 000 000 pairs.

 

 

 
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