Birdquest tour to Hungary
We were delighted to operate another Hungary in Autumn tour for Birdquest this year! The tour was positioned to see the fantastic-looking Red-breasted Goose and the increasingly rare Lesser White-fronted Goose on the same tour. This year we saw both species without difficulty. It took some time to locate them amongst the 80,000 geese present in the Hortobágy region but we finally got multiple great looks at both species!
Red-breasted Geese Photo: tour participant Hugh Gallagher
This action packed short break to Hungary this year was blessed with fantastic weather throughout the tour and in addition to the birds we experienced the superb wine of Tokaj as well.
Ural Owl Photo: tour participant Hugh Gallagher
Birding highlights of the five days apart from the geese were eight species of woodpeckers (including White-backed), six species of owls (including Eurasian Eagle and Ural), Ferruginous Ducks, Saker, Greater Spotted, White-tailed and Eastern Imperial Eagles, Great Bustard and thousands of cranes. It is always relaxing to watch the roosting-flight of the cranes. A very nice tour indeed!
Sakertour team