Sunday 6 November 2011

Bulgaria – Albena Steepes – 23rd September 2011

If you head inland from Albena in the general direction of Batovo, you find a large area of plans and steppes.  It was here that we found it most productive for migrating raptors.

Ten's of Steepe Buzzards, Rough-legged Buzzard, twelve Red-footed Falcons and several Levant Sparrowhawks.  A proper feast for the eye!

East Anglia Year Count: 156
Bulgarian Count: 120
Life bird count: 414. Year bird count: 253. Month bird count: 145 (Sep).
Photo: Steepe Buzzard (Buteo buteo vulpinus)