Wildlife watching in Slovakia
Bear watching and birdwatching are finding their place in the tourism market. The conditions are excellent in Slovakia. Bird lovers come here mainly to see scenes of thousands of birds in flocks, mostly cranes, that are usually left for documentary movies. But there are also other possibilities for wildlife watching in the country.
Slovakia welcomes a new, unusual bird into its animal registry
Birdwatchers in Bratislava have confirmed a new bird breed originally from Spain and Portugal flying around.
Ground squirrels wake up following winter
Ground squirrels occupy a famous meadow in Muránska Planina national park.
Following the traces of wolves
Volunteers from around the globe come to Slovakia every year to help map the population of wolves.
Wildlife viewing: birds, bats, bears, and other animals
Slovaks are discovering the beauty of watching animals in their natural habitat.
Owner of award-winning travel agency: some tourists did not expect internet connection in Slovakia
Many tourists head to Slovakia because of mountain peaks and national parks. Erik Ševčík founded a travel agency that specialises in adventures in nature. Lately, his effort has caught the attention of Luxury Travel Guide and his business winning an award as Adventure Tour Operator of 2017.
Spotting animals in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on animal-watching in Slovakia includes valuable information on bear-watching and birdwatching around the country.
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