Tuesday 21 August 2018

Rep of Georgia - Batumi Raptor Count - Honey Buzzard Bonanza!!


A milestone was reached today with 10,002 Honey Buzzard migrating through the Batumi bottleneck and in the words of Gabi “Kevin this is nothing!.”

I saw a small flock of Roller today which incidentally is a life species for me. The birds were seen on the coast side of station one.


I took pictures of a Levant Sparrowhawk unlike the bird I posted before! Always check the photos.


Osprey was another welcome addition to the photo list.
(Booted Eagle light phase non-juvenile)

For exact numbers please visit the BRC link below where the full days count is shown.


Station 1 – 21/8

Palid Harrier 2, Montagus 11, Marsh Harrier 33, MonPalHen 22, Booted Eagle 60, Short Toed Eagle 2, Osprey 2, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Levant Sparrowhawk, Black Kite 465, Honey Buzzard 10,002, Black Stork 3, Roller 9, Bee Eater are numerous across the area.

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