Bulgaria

European Bison or  Wisent 
Southern Rhodope Mountains, Near the ancient site of Tatul. (4,000 BC)



Black Stork

 Grey-headed Woodpecker
 Grey-headed Woodpecker
 Hoopoe
 Hoopoe

 This sheep dog has to have this piece of wood attached to stop it running. Testament to the power of the hunting community.

 Hoopoe
 Eurasian Jay
 Middle-spotted Woodpecker




 Black-crowned Night-heron
 Red-backed Shrike
 Swallow-tail


 Woodchat Shrike

Rila


Another hot day in Bulgaria.

Madzharovo
 I just hate it that these bugs are getting more action than I am.
European Doormouse.

Empusa fasciata Preying Mantis

Ezerets
Their beautiful call can be heard all day in the summer,

Grey Partridge

Northern Harrier




Northern Harrier
Note 5 fingers















Red-footed Falcon




Red-backed Shrike

Red-backed Shrike
Female

Great Reed-Warbler





Ferruginous Pochard




Whiskered Tern


Long-eared Owl
About 20 overwinter in the pine trees
above the childrens play area.

Little Grebe

Red-Footed Falcon

Long-eared Owl
Lesser Grey Shrike


Poda

Lesser Spotted Eagle






Lesser Spotted Eagle


Lesser Spotted Eagle


























Day three of my Virgil waiting for The Red-breasted Geese to arrive at Lake Shabla. So far Monty's and Marsh Harriers Merlin. Peregrine. Goshawk. Sparrowhark. White Tailed Eagle. This morning a flock of Fieldfare arrived and shortly after I saw my first Brambling of the year. Waiting isn't so bad. Some photos to follow.


B.S.P.B. Vulture Centre. Madjarova. A Great centre for a walking or birding holiday, it offers rooms good food and a wonderful atmosphere. 

The staff at Poda are hard working and have a wealth of knowledge that they take pleasure in sharing. Peter cleaning out the sluice,
Osprey


Red-breasted Flycatcher


Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina



Crested Lark Galerida cristata



Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor


Eurasian Cuckoo
Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina

Not a good photo but a lifer for me 
Little BitternArdeidae


Great Crested GrebePodicipedidae
Love in the Water

Black-headed BuntingFringillidae

Great White PelicanPelecanidae

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