Early Spring birding tour in Hungary
" I invite you to discover the natural heritage and
cultural history of the region "
When the early spring arrives, nature slowly wakes up after the long winter. In Hungary, March is a special time for birdwatchers, because wintering birds are still present, and the first migrants are already returning. You can often see geese and ducks in big flocks, together with White-tailed Eagles, Imperial Eagles, and other raptors. At the same time, Skylarks, Woodlarks, and Lapwings start to sing again in the fields.
Days become longer and the weather is milder compared to winter, making birdwatching even more enjoyable. This period offers a great mix of winter and spring bird species. We may still find Lesser White-fronted Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, or Red-breasted Goose, and also enjoy the first signs of spring migration. Some mountain species, like the Wallcreaper and Alpine Accentor, can also be observed during this time.
Join for a wonderful early spring birding adventure with Wings of Hungary!
Dates:
09 Mar - 13 Mar 2026 Places available!
16 Mar - 20 Mar 2026 Places available!
Itinerary
Check out the program plan of my five-day Early spring tour
1. Day: Monday
First day I pick you up at the airport. After about one hour drive we occupy the accomodation around Kecskemét in the Kiskunsági National Park.
If the time allows we have a look around at Tiszaalpár which is a great wetland, woodland habitat close to the accomodation.
2. Day: Tuesday
On the second day after the breakfast we will travel to the Northeast part of the country.
First we'll visit the the The Lake-Tisza. This is the second biggest lake in Hungary and it is home to thousands of wintering geese and ducks.
Good chanche to observe Red-throated and Black-throated Divers, Salvonian Grebe, Scaup, Common Scoter, Long-tailed Duck and Smew.
After The Lake-Tisza we will head up to the Northeast Hungarian Mountains. Where we'll explore a stone pit next to the village of Bélapátfalva. Here we look for Black Woodpeckers, Grey-headed and Green woodpecker, Middle Spotted and White-backed Woodpecker, Alpine Accentor, Wallcreaper.
Day 3: Wednesday
On this day after the breakfast we going to visit the Northern part of the Kiskunsági National Park. We will explore two sodic lakes (Kelemen-szék, Böddi-szék) and a fish pound system outside of village of Apaj.
Huge sodic medows and grazing lands in this area. The largest Hungarian colony of Great Bustard lives on these lands. Large open steppe outside of Village of Kunpeszér offer a spread table for the birds of prey. Rough-legged Buzzard, Eastern Imperial and White-tailed eagle, Saker Falcon can be easily observed on this land.
Day 4: Thursday
On the fourth day, after the breakfast we visit the Southern part of the Kiskunság National Park.
The Puszatszer Nature Protection Area is located in that part. Great fishpond system and sodic lakes as well as grasslands can be found in this part of the National Park.
Day 5: Friday
It is the last day of our tour. We check out at the accomodation and I take you back to the airport.
If you have a late flight, we can still spend some time birdwatching before your departure.
Details of the Early Spring tour
Take a look at the prices, bird highlights, meals of my five-day Early Spring tour
Meals: Breakfast included in the accommodation.
Packed lunch during the day and dinner in a local restaurant involved after we get back from the trip.
Highlights: Lesser White-fronted Goose, Red-breasted Goose, Rough-legged Buzzard, Eastern Imperial Eagle, White-Tailed Eagle, Merlin, Great Bustard, Alpine Accentor, Wallcreeper, Great Grey Shrike.
Prices
Five-day Early spring tour 1 person
800 EUR
Five-day Early Spring tour for 2 or more people
750 EUR/each
Price included:
Four-night comfortable accommodation at a local Hotel or in a guesthouse
- Breakfast, packed lunch during the trip and dinner
- All transports organised by a comfortable car during the five days
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
Prices do not include:
Insurance and other items of personal nature | Airfares
