Keen wildlife photographers of all levels of experience are invited to join Robin, a member of the NaturesLens guiding team, for our five-night Winter Eagles of the Hortobágy photography holiday in Balmazújváros within Hungary. You will photograph the many White-tailed Eagles that spend winter in this vast area.
This trip, scheduled for 24th - 29th January 2025, has an itinerary designed to photograph the many White-tailed Eagles that spend the winter in this vast area.
Throughout this trip, the locations should provide opportunities to capture images of Common Buzzard, Imperial Eagle, White-tailed Sea Eagle & more.
Winter Eagles of the Hortobágy
The Hortobágy National Park in Hungary is known for its picturesque scenery & rich wildlife. It is also the home of the wintering Eagle, a majestic species that can often be seen soaring in the sky against the backdrop of the beautiful Hungarian landscape. The Winter Eagles visit the Hortobágy from early autumn to late winter each year, & their presence is an important part of the Park's ecology.
The most popular subspecies of these birds is the White-tailed Eagle, which can range in size from 10-20 inches & weigh up to 8 pounds. The White-tailed Eagle is a fierce predator with powerful talons & a curved bill to pluck fish out of the water. They also have superior eyesight & can spot prey from up to three miles away.
During winter, the White-tailed Eagles gather along the Tisza River in the Hortobágy National Park, where they feed on fish, small mammals, birds, reptiles, & amphibians. They also scavenge for carrion left by other predators. The Eagles typically hunt alone or in pairs, using their large wingspan to soar above the water in search of food.
The Winter Eagles of the Hortobágy are a magnificent sight & symbolize the biodiversity of the National Park. Visitors can observe these beautiful birds from a safe distance & appreciate their natural beauty.