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Red Footed Falcon Colony - Hortobágyi NP

Central  >  Hungary

Easily accessible colony of Кобчик with observation platform in the Hortobágyi NP area, right along the road 33.

Added* by Otte W. Zijlstra
Most recent update 18 декабря 2024

Description

In the treeless landscape of the Puszta with its arid climate this little woodland between Holastó and Debrecen stands out. It is a great place to spot Кобчик. The falcons are attracted to the Грач colony that builds its nests in the wood. Кобчик do not make a nest themselves. So when the Кобчик arrive at the end of April there is a fight for the nests.

A visit can be easily combined with the Holastó fish ponds (also described on Birdingplaces) that are located on the same road.

Details

Access

The woodland is located halfway between Holastó and Debrecen on road 33, at km marker 75. When driving from west to east the place is located on the left. The 33 is the main road through the puszta. A dangerously busy road and you can't easily stop along the road. But luckily the area has a small parking. Press P on the map for directions to the parking and observation platform. The colony is located 100 meters from the P.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Steppe

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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