{"id":1383,"date":"2016-04-18T16:08:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T16:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/orcadianwildlife.co.uk\/?page_id=1383"},"modified":"2019-07-26T13:16:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T13:16:11","slug":"%d0%b1%d1%8a%d0%bb%d0%b3%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%82%d1%83%d1%80-bulgarian-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orcadianwildlife.co.uk\/wPress\/%d0%b1%d1%8a%d0%bb%d0%b3%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%82%d1%83%d1%80-bulgarian-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0411\u044a\u043b\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0442\u0443\u0440: BULGARIAN TOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"

BALKAN TOUR: (Bulgaria & Romania) Next Tour 2021 dates tbc
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Orcadian Wildlife is pleased to offer an Eastern European venue: Bulgaria \u2013 a Balkan state<\/strong> where east meets west, from the shores of the Black Sea<\/strong> in the east, through its mountain ranges of the Balkan and Rhodopes Mountains<\/strong> which straddle the country. Raptors and wetland birds<\/strong> will feature prominently, and we also take care to absorb the culture of this fascinating country, visiting Thracian tombs and mountain villages<\/strong>. In two tours to date we have seen 193 species of birds, which is as rich a biodiversity as you will find anywhere in Europe. We will be using knowledgeable local guides in association with our partner in Bulgaria: Wild Echo<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Where:<\/strong> We usually use Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia as our entry and departure point, and first head south into the Rhodope Mountains<\/strong> where we will explore native forests and gorges for hazel grouse, black woodpecker and wallcreeper<\/strong>; and also do our best to see a brown bear<\/strong>; then turning east to the Black sea shore at Burgas<\/strong> for wetland birds such as Dalmatian pelicans and pygmy cormorants<\/strong> (including Poda and Pomorie Nature Reserves); before finally heading west again for some last-minute sites on our return to Plovdiv and home.<\/p>\n

\"Wallcreeper<\/a>What will we see:<\/strong> There is always an element of surprise, and indeed luck, but we hope to see such \u2018difficult\u2019 birds as hazel grouse and wallcreeper<\/strong>; raptors such as booted, golden, lesser spotted, Imperial and short-toed eagles<\/strong>; Egyptian and griffon vultures<\/strong>; and a whole variety of wetland waders and wildfowl<\/strong>. We may see as many as 170+ species of birds, and some amphibians, mammals and reptiles. As usual, we will take care to include some of the cultural sites, including 2,500 year-old Thracian tombs<\/strong> and quaint mountain villages. The limestone towers of the Trigrad Gorge<\/strong> are truly spectacular! Early butterflies will also be on the wing and may include festoons, swallowtails and Camberwell beauties<\/strong>. We could also be persuaded to take lunch at a winery since Bulgarian wine is little known but exceptionally good!<\/p>\n

\"Brown<\/a> At Trigrad:<\/strong> There is the possibility <\/em>of seeing a brown bear<\/strong>, in hides managed by our Bulgarian partner, Wild Echo<\/em><\/a>. Bears are difficult to see, unless you dedicate much time to watching and waiting, and we have just a limited opportunity. Nevertheless, the brown bear is an important component of the Bulgarian eco-system, and we will at least give it a go! In any case, spending a couple of hours ‘quiet time’ in a hide is a great way of seeing what else is around, and we won’t be disappointed…<\/p>\n

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When:<\/strong> 2021, a joint tour of Bulgaria & Romania, dates tbc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Group Size:<\/strong> Limited to six only<\/strong> – we’re watching wildlife and we like very small groups!<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> \u00a3tbc per person<\/strong>. Single supplement (if applicable) will apply. NB Cost of flight EXCLUDED<\/strong>. Sofia arrival usual.<\/p>\n

Further Details:<\/strong> For further information and a detailed itinerary please contact Steve on enquiries@orcadianwildlife.co.uk<\/strong> or click Bulgarian Tour Enquiry<\/a> for an online enquiry form.<\/p>\n

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