The participants on this action packed weekend enjoyed a fantastic time! Just as we were hoping when we designed this tour, it coincided with the peak of the spring goose migration in the Hortobágy National Park. Although following the largest ever Red-breasted Goose migration in the autumn of 2009, unfortunately the spring passage was rather poor. Nevertheless the aim of this weekend was still achieved as we saw several Red-breasted and (more importantly) Lesser White-fronted Geese on the tour.

Sunset with geese Photo: János Oláh

Other highlights included a lovely pair of Sakers, up to 22 male Great Bustards in full breeding dress and a selection woodpeckers including Black, Middle-Spotted and Syrian. White-tailed Eagles were also a feature of the weekend with up 25 in a day with 14 in the same thermal.

Despite the cold weather we had a splendid tour and we hope to repeat it next March!

Sakertour team