The Carpathians stretch for about 1,500km in a distinctive arc shape from the Czech Republic to Romania, and are the continent’s third longest mountain range. They are home to the largest populations of brown bear, wolf and lynx in Europe, as well as large tracts of native forest. Find Out More
The Pieniny Mountains are considered one of Poland’s most beautiful regions and have remarkable biodiversity including over 130 species of breeding birds including wallcreeper, hazel grouse, black woodpecker, corncrake and eagle owl, and butterflies such as Apollo and a variety of blues. Find Out More
The Slovak Karst region, part of the Carpathian Mountain range is best known for its intricate cave complexes, and plains covered in oak and hornbeam forests, with large tracts of beech forest in the north. Caves here are home to some rare and unique flora and fauna, including 14 or more species of bat. Find Out More
Forming a natural boundary between Poland and Slovakia, the Tatra are the highest range in the Carpathian Mountains, with about 77% of the range in Slovakia. Protected in both countries, the Tatra are listed as UNESCO World Network Biosphere Reserves. The highest peak in Slovakia is 2,655m, and in Poland 2,499m. Find Out More
With its unspoilt nature, relatively short travelling distances and good infrastructure, Slovakia makes an excellent birding and wildlife destination. The dense, mountainous forests and craggy peaks are a refuge for many migratory and resident bird species as well as flora and larger mammals.
This tour takes you to some of Slovakia’s most spectacular landscapes at the height of spring. The vast coniferous forests of the Tatra Mountains and dramatic gorges and beech woods of the Slovak Karst are home to owls, woodpeckers and eagles, as well as firecrest and other sought-after species. Find out more about Spring Birding in Slovakia
Slovakia is a year-round destination, but the best time to go for birdwatching is spring, when resident birds are joined by migrants and birds are in breeding plumage.
