Record number of Lesser White-fronted Geese on the Hortobágy!
It is a such a great news – though following the succesfull breeding year we were expecting it – that record number of Lesser White-fronted Geese arrived to the Hortobágy!
A total of 131 birds were counted by János Tar on the 29th September 2015. There are minimum 45+ juveniles in the flock.
Last time we had such a large number was back in 1992 and it is amazing to see the numbers climbing back after so much conservation efforts in Europe! Most of the young generation of birdwatchers were only dreaming about this event: to see over hundred Lesser Whitefronts!
You can see and follow the observations here!
Lesser White-fronted Geese on the Hortobágy (Photo: János Tar).
Lesser White-fronted Geese flock (32) on the Hortobágy (Photo: János Oláh)
Sakertour Team