Monday, November 5, 2007 - Great Spotted Eagle in Hungary

Last week the regular wintering Great Spotted Eagle of the Hoortobagy arrived to its traditional place. The bird was first seen in November 2000 and has returned since every year. This year there was an immature bird also observed in the Hortobagy during one of Ecotours autumn holidays.

Another traditional wintering site is in the Hansag area of Western Hungary. An adult bird returns there every year to spend the winter at the wetland reconstruction.

The extensive marshes and reedbeds on the Northern shore of Lake Balaton are also regular wintering sites for Great Spotted Eagle and there are each year birds reported from South-east Hungary.