We have three of our partner tours arriving on the 1st of May! This is the offical start of a very busy Spring (following our tour cancellations because of the volcano activities). Birds are abundant and most of the late arriving birds also returned from the wintering grounds. Even Corncrake, Aquatic Warbler, Marsh Warbler and Red-breasted Flycatcher is allready here.

The Hortobágy area is very wet this year and hence we are looking forward to a superb year for breeding marshterns. Already thousands of White-winged Black Terns looking for suitable breeding area.

White-winged Black Tern in the Hortobágy (2010) Photo: János Oláh

Hide Photography season is well under its way as well and not only two pairs of Red-footed Falcons occupying nest boxes close to our hide but most other hides also brilliant! The waterbird hides are great with up to 6 species of ducks are being photographed there daily!

Ferruginous Duck in front of the PygmyCormorant hide Photo: János Oláh

In the Passerine hide despite the rainy weather up to 24 species has been seen daily in the last days.

Hope to see you in Eastern Europe soon!

Sakertour team