István Péntek

Having been a keen birdwatcher and nature enthusiast since childhood, it was only natural for István to turn his passion into a career.

Graduating from the University of Pannonia with a degree in Nature Conservation Engineer, István has participated in various bird conservation programmes and field monitoring projects throughout Europe as well as leading birdwatching tours across Europe and Asia.

István leads 2 group tours

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

Destination: Slovakia
Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,895
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
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The little-explored country of Belarus is certain to become one of the prime birdwatching destinations in Europe, as this eastern neighbour of Poland boasts a superb variety of birds including terek sandpiper and azure tit, as well as mammals that include European bison, Eurasian lynx and wolf. Find out more about Z) Secret Wildlife Wilderness

Destination: Belarus
Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,095
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
- J
- F
- M
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- J
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- D