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Emerging birding destinations: Serbia

10,000 Birds

For 3-4 days, opt for the hills, Tresnjica Griffon Vulture Sanctuary and the nearby Tara Mountain National Park with 140 species (not too much, but with Hazel Grouse , Ural , Pygmy and Tengmalm’s Owls , White-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers among them). Long-eared Owls of Kikinda. Great Bustard Sanctuary.

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Little Big Year-Week 37: Settling down in Tucson AZ

10,000 Birds

In my exuberance to set up my long desired bird sanctuary, I did not figure in the cost. There is an aquarium, Cat Canyon display of local wild felines, and a Wild Desert Bighorn Sheep area. 15 Great Horned Owl – The cover photo is our local, who lives in the palm tree right above our site. We will be back often!

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