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pselzer2024-12-04 Birding in and around Sofia in mid-November This was a great day of birding in and around Sofia in mid-November. I highly recommend Lordan Hristov as a guide. He definately knows where to find the birds. There were two of us on this private tour. I am a casual mid-level birder who enjoys photographing birds and seeing new species. I use a 300mm lens and have attached some of the photos I was able to get during our trip. My companion was not a birder, but came along for the natural beauty of the area. Lordan provided an extra pair of binoculars for her. She also enjoyed the day.Lordan arrived to pick us up at our hotel on time, in a very clean vehicle, and drove safely and professionally. He offered us several choices for the day trip including city parks, mountain forests, and wetlands. We opted for city parks, an owl roost, and wetlands and visited 2 parks and 2 lake spots within a village, the owl roost, a marsh area and several stops along the road as he spotted birds in the nearby fields. I was able to get good photographs of about 20 species new to me and we spotted about 20+ other species. One of the highlights of the day was the long-eared owls. He took us to a roost where there were probably 40 or more owls. Very cool day and would definitely recommend this tour. 4512ptj2024-09-29 Bulgaria: an extraordinary country for birds and environment Comments based upon a 10-day birding trip through many parts of Bulgaria and for comparative purposes, rely on birding trip experiences over 30+ years on 5 continents: the only time we had available matched fall migration and Iordan created the itinerary to enable maximum opportunity to witness key migration sites along with ones for resident species. He's a master ornithologist, knowledgable in calls, flight patterns, colors, and behaviors, always cautious to definitively identify a specie if doubts about physical or audio evidence. Much success comes from his familiarity with dirt tracks, narrow mountain roads, and marshes to find areas with specific birds. He's the best guide in my experience, always striving to ensure we saw the bird and would in subsequent days also call it to aid in our memory retention. Choice of lodgings and restaurants was fine, and as important, he's a careful driver on all types of roads. In sum, a splendid experience to see birds not in Western Europe while exploring a beautiful, ecologically complex country welcoming to foreign visitors. Gerhard72024-06-21 Birding Burgas I contacted Iordan though WhatsApp +359 88 840 9907 and arranged a date to ho birding with him when I was visiting in the area .He turned up on time to collect me and we spend 10 hours in the area birding at 7 different locations to see a variety of 103 different species. I could never have achieved this without his expertise. His knowledge in birds and finding them is second to none. I got to see Dalmatian pelicans and quite a few other unexpected lifers. GrandTour215128725842024-06-04 Great birding trip in Bulgaria We had tremendeous 10 birding days throughout beautiful and scenic Bulgarian nature. Some birds were hard to find but with Iordans hard work and dedication we managed to see them. We stopped many times daily in different habitats and saw many different birds and other critters and flowers. We were travelling cosily and had super fun in the van and on the field. Iordan is relaxed person and experienced birder, and extremely safe driver. Thank you Iordan, see you! Alan1082024-06-01 Wonderful hosted trip to Lesvos with a fantastically knowledgable and skilled birder. Fabulous hosted trip to LesvosWe had the most fabulous week of birding with Wingspan hosted by Bob Buckler and Dancho. Our first trip with the organisation and def not the last. Dancho was just brilliant his ability to hear and see species where mere mortals would be struggling for their Collins book of birds. He made the trip so enjoyable and had time for all on the 13 person trip. He shared his knowledge and skills freely and personally gave me some great photography advice to improve my pics. A charming man too and so knowledgable I highly recommend him if you are lucky enough to have him as your tour leader / guide. Thanks Dancho Vanessa F2024-05-14 Dancho is a Bird Whisperer! A wonderful week's birdwatching with Dancho with a group in Lesvos! Dancho has the skill to pick out the birds by sight and sound; however, perhaps more importantly, he is a lovely guy to be around = always happy and smiling! Stephen C2024-05-10 Bird brains in Bulgaria We went to the Rhodopes. as my friend in an enthusiastic wildlife photography. The Rhodopes (Eastern and Western) are breath-taking. Our accommodation in Yagodina and Madzharovo was run by local, who were welcoming, warm and hospitable. we visited many sites including hides in Yagodina (from mammals including Boar, bears and wolves) bird photography in Trigrad Gorge and hides in Madzharovo (for eagles, kites and vultures). The West Rhodope is at about 1500 feet above sea level and we woke up to the pines and the mist on the mountains, East Rhodope was a lower altitude @500 feet above sea level in coniferous forest. We had the help of expert local guide and photographer iordan Hristov, who is patient, speaks fluent English, is very knowledgeable and did his level best to facilitate a remarkable experience for us. There were so many highlights but perhaps seeing the wild boar in the dusk, and photographing the fire-crest in the morning mist by a lovely orthodox chapel in the forest are outstanding mile stones. We met and photographed the young people in costume who sing for the old folk on good Friday. The tour was facilitated by Michaela, and exceeded our highest expectations. We flew to the beautiful city of Sofia and had a few days at leisure there. I recommend the trip to Rila monastery and Boyana Church with its beautiful frescoes. I love the Alexander Netsky Cathedral in Sofia. We had a wonderful trip and we cannot praise Iordan and Michaela highly enough. Bulgaria is a beautiful country, and there is much to see across the country.If you contact Michaela or Iordan they are helpful, flexible and speak good English Deirdre I2023-10-31 Great photography opportunity to spend time with a wonderful wildlife guide.? Fantastic trip, would really recommend as so well organised..Lordan is very patient, knowledgeable and passionate about his love of nature and wildlife. The photography opportunities were amazing and look forward to joining the next trip. Raimonds S2023-10-15 Birdwatching at the Top level Great thanks to Iordan for his highly professional work and leadership in BirdID Bulgaria 2023 trip!!! Over 200 bird species seen over relatively short time period BUT luck does not fall from the sky (well - sometimes), real experts know how to increase probability of Luck to happen. Bjarne B L A2023-10-12 Birding Bulgaria at it's best! Tern days field study travelling from Sofia up in the southwestern Bulgaria, down to the black Sea and back up to Sofia. More than 200 species of birds were seen! Good opportunities for pictures.The trip wad organized and led by Iordan Hristov in a very competent way. Good birds, good hotels and food. Iordan knows where the birds are to be found and guides in the best possible way!Load more
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