10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2023

Finding Birds in Northern Greece (2015) covers the birdwise very best northeast of the country (provinces of Macedonia and Thrace), from the wetland border with Turkey all the way to the mountains and lakes at the triple border with Albania and North Macedonia.

Greece 194

Greece Bulgaria Macedonia Gambia 194

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 208

Greece Pelicans Geese Buffalo 208

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2018

Black Woodpeckers are still relatively easy to hear and see. Interestingly, while they have not yet been recorded in Serbia in the breeding season, Masked Shrike , Olive-tree Warbler and Sardinian Warbler were seen breeding just south of the border, in North Macedonia, and it is likely that some pairs might choose localities further north.

Serbia 152

Serbia Geese Owls Macedonia 152

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. Presuming that you live somewhere in Europe and plan a car trip to Greece, let me suggest a couple of routes that will increase your tour list. My recommendation?

Greece 177

Greece Albania Macedonia Europe 177