We started our trip in the Zemplén hills, where we managed to see a superb Ural Owl and several species of woodpeckers. On the way to the hills we saw 2 Imperial Eagles together with 2 Saker Falcons. During the rest of our trip we found 6 individuals of the latter species.

On the Hortobágy, besides our target species, like the Great Bustard (9), Stone Curlew (9), Dotterel (100+), Lesser White-fronted Geese (7) we saw a Black-winged Pratincole at the same site where we saw 14 White-tailed together with 2 Impeial Eagles and 9 Jack Snipes. Other highlights were a very late Marsh Sandpiper, Ferruginous Ducks, Bar-tailed Godwit and many,many Red-throated Pipits.

Part of a flock of Dotterels Photo: Simay Gábor

Long-eared Owls at a poost site Photo: Simay Gábor

Penduline Tit Photo: Simay Gábor

Cranes flying to a roost site Photo: Simay Gábor