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Batumi is one of the most spectacular birding spots in the world to witness bird migration. Batumi is located in western Georgia along the Batumi Bottleneck, a famous migratory corridor of birds on the edge of the Eastern Black Sea. More than one million birds of prey of 35 species are recorded every year during the autumn migration.
Island of Lesvos
The Greek island of Lesvos is a great birding destination in spring. Over 330 bird species have been recorded on the island. Many migrating birds can be observed and the island is also home to interesting breeding birds of the Western Palearctic, like Kruper’s Nuthatch, Cinerous Bunting and Rüppell’s Warbler. The diversity of landscapes makes the island a paradise for birding.
Monfragüe
Monfragüe National Park in Extremadura is a must see for birders in Europe. The landscapes are of great beauty and Monfragüe is a top destination for observing birds of prey.
Birding on Tenerife
The island of Tenerife is an attractive travel destination. There is the breathtaking volcanic landscape and the exotic plants that make you feel as if you were on a different planet. There is the fact that the weather is pleasant all year round. But it's the endemic birds that make a trip to Tenerife a must for birders.
Falsterbo
The Falsterbo peninsula in the south of Sweden is one of the best places in Europe to see bird migration in September and October. On a good day it’s possible to see thousands of birds migrating and sometimes the birds are very close or fly just over your head.
The Camargue
The Camargue is the largest wetland in France and is renowned internationally for nature conservation and the protection of birds. Approximately two thirds of all birds found in Europe can be observed in the Camargue, making it a favourite destination for birders.
Island of Texel
Nearly 400 bird species are found on Texel. The favorable location on the western European migration route from Siberia makes Texel an important bird stop. Migratory birds can rest here and forage on the nutrient-rich mudflats of the Wadden Sea. The varied Texel landscape, with polders, marshes, dunes and forest, means there is a suitable piece of nature for every bird.
Yucatan Peninsula
With its diverse ecosystems ranging from mangroves to tropical forests, the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has a wide variety of bird species, including 14 endemic ones that are found nowhere else in the world. While birding you can also enjoy many of the impressing Maya ruins. With excellent birding because most of the ancient Maya cities are located in dense lowland jungle.