Birdwatching and Photography in Bulgaria
Birdwatching and Photography in Bulgaria
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I guide birdwatching and photography trips in Bulgaria and Northern Greece. I do day trips around some of our big cities like Sofia or Burgas and longer trips around the countries. The photography trips I guide are for wildlife, landscape photography, and street photography in Sofia. If interested in my services, do not hesitate to contact me.
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Leander B
1 contribution
Sep 2023
I contacted Iordan because I wanted to experience wildlife different from that we have in Holland. Therefor Iordan provided me with 6 different options to experience. After some thinking I decided to join Iordan on a trip to south- western Bulgaria and lake Kerkini in Northern Greece. And the experience was just amazing. Iordan is a great guy and great skills in spotting and observing birds. Each birdsong he recognizes and after which he casually spots them. Before you know it you've seen over 100 of different birds. But it is not just this what made the tour so great, it is also the itinerary he came up with; a visit to a wide array of different habitats (lakes, dikes, mountains, quarries, wetlands, urban and many more). In the end I would totally do the tour all over again!
Written October 11, 2023
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Thank you very much, Leander! It was great travelling with you! Always happy to take you to new places!
Kind regards!
Iordan
Written October 11, 2023
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James R
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Business
Dancho was our local guide on a wildlife photography trip to Northern Greece. The main focus of the trip was the pelicans of lake Kerkini, photographed from land and by boat. In addition we explored local wetlands to photograph flamingo and waterfowl, making several productive stops between key shooting locations to look for species like rock sparrow, blue rock thrush and fire crest. Without the guidance and support from Dancho the trip would not have been nearly as productive or half as much fun.
Written October 11, 2023
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Thank you very much for this kind review James!
Written October 11, 2023
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Richard B
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
I travelled with Mr Hristov on his photographic tour of Bulgaria and Northern Greece (Lake Kerkini), targeting Eagles and Dalmatian Pelicans. His local knowledge of the geography and the wildlife is unsurpassed and he also shared his passion for photography providing lots of sound advice. I would certainly strongly recommend him and hope that I can join him on a future trip.
Written October 10, 2023
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Thank you very much for this kind review, Richard! Hope to see you again one day!
Written October 11, 2023
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Bjarne B L A
1 contribution
May 2023 • Friends
Tern days field study travelling from Sofia up in the southwestern Bulgaria, down to the black Sea and back up to Sofia. More than 200 species of birds were seen! Good opportunities for pictures.
The trip wad organized and led by Iordan Hristov in a very competent way. Good birds, good hotels and food. Iordan knows where the birds are to be found and guides in the best possible way!
The trip wad organized and led by Iordan Hristov in a very competent way. Good birds, good hotels and food. Iordan knows where the birds are to be found and guides in the best possible way!
Written October 12, 2023
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Thank you very much for this kind review, Bjarne! It was great fun traveling with you and the whole group!
Written October 13, 2023
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Geoff C
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Have just spent 5 days in Bulgaria birding with Iordan (Early October 23). Started in Sofia at the Vitosha NP before driving to Borgas to witness some of the migration. Then on to the Madzharovo caldera for some spectacular sights and amazing birding experiences. Iordan is without doubt one of the best ornithologists I have ever spent time with. His knowledge of local avifauna from waders to warblers is outstanding. He knows where to find the birds and how to observe them. The keenest eyesight I have ever seen and his ears work like a bat’s radar system where he is able to pinpoint the distance to, and location of, a bird just from its call, an amazing talent. He very quickly worked out my level of knowledge and skill and tailored the tour to suit. Some lengthy drives between different habitats, interspersed with regular stops at superb hotspots was well worthwhile. Eating local Bulgarian cuisine for all meals was a highlight and the local people amazingly friendly and accommodating. Final nights at the Madzharovo Bird Society Lodge were outstanding. Recorded a total of 137 species, (95 lifers) including near threatened and endangered raptors. Iordan is not only a brilliant ornithologist but also a wonderful human being. I will return to get the ones we missed and to expand the empire into Northern Greece next year.
Written October 10, 2023
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Thank you very much for all your kind words, Geoff! It's been my utmost pleasure to guide you around Bulgaria! You are always welcome back to Bulgaria or Greece!
Written October 10, 2023
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Jürgen T
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Jun 2023 • Friends
We, a group of biologists and zoological and botanical nature enthusiasts from Germany, already did our 2nd travel with Iordan Hristov through the marvelous nature of Bulgaria and Northern Greece. In June 2019 we made a trip from Sofia to the Black Sea coast and back (i. a. Bessapari mountains, Plovdiv, Eastern Rhodope mountains, Black Sea coast), In June 2023 we travelled through Rila and Pirin mountains to Kerkini Lake in Northern Greece.
Both times we were totally flashed by the richness of birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, grashoppers, plants and of course by the incredible natural places Iordan showed us. We also very well appreciated the cultural "side-programs" (i. a. Sofia, Plovdiv, Perperikon, Nessebar, Sozopol).
Iordan´s organization, tour schedule, accommodation, tour guidance and birding skills were brilliant!! And not to forget, we won a dear friend!!
Our next trip with Iordan will surely follow soon!!
Jürgen, tour-leader and biologist from Lower-Franconia, Germany!
Both times we were totally flashed by the richness of birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, grashoppers, plants and of course by the incredible natural places Iordan showed us. We also very well appreciated the cultural "side-programs" (i. a. Sofia, Plovdiv, Perperikon, Nessebar, Sozopol).
Iordan´s organization, tour schedule, accommodation, tour guidance and birding skills were brilliant!! And not to forget, we won a dear friend!!
Our next trip with Iordan will surely follow soon!!
Jürgen, tour-leader and biologist from Lower-Franconia, Germany!
Written October 10, 2023
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Thank you very much, Jurgen! It is always great to be with your group! Travel with you is equal to traveling with friends! Hope to see you again anytime soon!
Written October 11, 2023
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Deirdre I
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Fantastic trip, would really recommend as so well organised.
.Lordan is very patient, knowledgeable and passionate about his love of nature and wildlife. The photography opportunities were amazing and look forward to joining the next trip.
.Lordan is very patient, knowledgeable and passionate about his love of nature and wildlife. The photography opportunities were amazing and look forward to joining the next trip.
Written October 31, 2023
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Thank you very much, D.! It's been a great pleasure traveling with you! Always welcome back!
Written November 13, 2023
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4512ptj
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Sep 2024 • Friends
Comments based upon a 10-day birding trip through many parts of Bulgaria and for comparative purposes, rely on birding trip experiences over 30+ years on 5 continents: the only time we had available matched fall migration and Iordan created the itinerary to enable maximum opportunity to witness key migration sites along with ones for resident species. He's a master ornithologist, knowledgable in calls, flight patterns, colors, and behaviors, always cautious to definitively identify a specie if doubts about physical or audio evidence. Much success comes from his familiarity with dirt tracks, narrow mountain roads, and marshes to find areas with specific birds. He's the best guide in my experience, always striving to ensure we saw the bird and would in subsequent days also call it to aid in our memory retention. Choice of lodgings and restaurants was fine, and as important, he's a careful driver on all types of roads. In sum, a splendid experience to see birds not in Western Europe while exploring a beautiful, ecologically complex country welcoming to foreign visitors.
Written September 29, 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words, Peter! It was great traveling around with you and showing you my lovely country!
Written October 4, 2024
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Gerhard7
Norwich, UK287 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I contacted Iordan though WhatsApp +359 88 840 9907 and arranged a date to ho birding with him when I was visiting in the area .
He turned up on time to collect me and we spend 10 hours in the area birding at 7 different locations to see a variety of 103 different species. I could never have achieved this without his expertise. His knowledge in birds and finding them is second to none. I got to see Dalmatian pelicans and quite a few other unexpected lifers.
He turned up on time to collect me and we spend 10 hours in the area birding at 7 different locations to see a variety of 103 different species. I could never have achieved this without his expertise. His knowledge in birds and finding them is second to none. I got to see Dalmatian pelicans and quite a few other unexpected lifers.
Written June 21, 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words, Gerhard! I appreciate your time!
Written June 24, 2024
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GrandTour21512872584
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
We had tremendeous 10 birding days throughout beautiful and scenic Bulgarian nature. Some birds were hard to find but with Iordans hard work and dedication we managed to see them. We stopped many times daily in different habitats and saw many different birds and other critters and flowers. We were travelling cosily and had super fun in the van and on the field. Iordan is relaxed person and experienced birder, and extremely safe driver. Thank you Iordan, see you!
Written June 4, 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words, Nikolina! I appreciate your time!
It was a pleasure looking for as many birds as possible!
Kind regards!
Iordan
Written June 4, 2024
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