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  1. watcher

    Info wanted on a lesser known area of Bulgaria

    Hi John, Here is a link to the road atlas I was speaking about: http://www.pe-bg.com/?cid=3&pid=17000 The hotel is definitely not in the best place to go on a birding tour but it is still nice if a family wants to go there and do daily trips in the area. The Brown Bear sanctuary is located...
  2. watcher

    Info wanted on a lesser known area of Bulgaria

    Hi John, The area some 50km around is not particularly good for species, that are not common elsewhere - different types of forests, lands under cultivation, mountain streams etc. Road maps are available in every petrol station. There is a good road atlas with I think 50+ pages that is better to...
  3. watcher

    Info wanted on a lesser known area of Bulgaria

    Hi John, For the alpine parts of Pirin Mountains mid June would be the best, while for the rest of the lowlands that would be around May 10-15th. The best place for Wallcreepers is some 140km from your place (2,30hrs drive one way); the alpine parts of Pirin Mountains (for Ring Ouzel, Alpine...
  4. watcher

    Info wanted on a lesser known area of Bulgaria

    Hi John, Dolno Drglishte is 12km northwards of Bansko, which is the bigget ski resort in Bulgaria. Being located at the foots of Pirin Mountains, Bansko is a base for hiking tours in Pirin Mountains, but could also be used for any other activities. The problem is that you will be there a bit...
  5. watcher

    Info wanted on a lesser known area of Bulgaria

    Hi John, The area aroung Bansko has not a lot to offer but still some good birds can be seen, namely Nutcracker, Ring Ouzel, Common Crossbill, Pallid Swift etc. and if you have some time for a daily birding (incl. a car) you can see a lot more if you make use of a local guide who will show you...
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