10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Whooper Swans winter in good numbers Around 20,000 Common Pochard winter on the lake A flock of Ferruginous Ducks (these were on nearby Lake Doirani on the border with North Macedonia ) One bird that has notably increased in numbers in recent years is the Common Crane , with January counts of up to 140 birds.

Greece 213

Greece Pelicans Geese Buffalo 213

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2018

Imperial and Booted are the rarest eagles in the country, the first with only one heavily guarded pair left. Black Woodpeckers are still relatively easy to hear and see. White-tailed Eagles become more visible and locally more numerous, joined by rare, yet regular Greater Spotted Eagles.

Serbia 155

Serbia Owls Geese Macedonia 155

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Driving from France or Germany to Greece, you are likely to pass through my hometown of Belgrade and continue south following the E75 through the FYRO Macedonia. Triklario/Sfika, SE of the lake), Golden Eagle , Barred Warbler , Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush , Black-headed Bunting , etc. My recommendation?

Greece 177

Greece Albania Macedonia Europe 177