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Emerging birding destinations: Serbia

10,000 Birds

I am talking of the very heart of the Balkans and the final birding frontier of Europe: Serbia. When choosing the top birding area of Serbia for a weekend visit, head for lowlands, Deliblato Sands and Labudovo Okno complex with 250 bird species. Serbia – the big picture. How he prepared for his tour of Serbia?

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Rosefinches, Griffons and Woodcocks

10,000 Birds

Zlatar in western Serbia, heading towards the town of Sjenica and, behind it, the bridge on the River Vapa. Alas, I am not among them. Eurasian Griffon Vultures are flying towards the restaurant (occasionally visited by Brown Bear , too). As we go lower, from glorious sunshine, we enter the morning fog. Still, we are lucky.

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