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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GiG" data-source="post: 3483581" data-attributes="member: 6690">14.05.2016 continuedWe still had quite a way to go so pushed on, making a stop for lunch at small restaurant by the road, once again enjoying some local Bulgarian food. We used some of our remaining levs to by some fresh fruit from a nearby fruit stall, as we’d seen many along the road as we passed. Not much time to stop on this stretch but on one we did see a Levant Sparrowhawk. Although it had been hot and sunny as we neared Sofia the clouds darkened and the air cooled. Assen was going to take us to one last spot, which entailed a drive through the city of Sofia. It was good to look at some of the fine buildings and statues even though by this time it was raining. We passed through the city and drove a few miles out to a wetland that had a tower hide overlooking it. On the road we saw a smart Black-headed Wagtail and across fields some Lapwing flying around. The wetland was quiet with few birds although we did hear Bittern booming and in the distance picked out Long-legged Buzzard, a male Red-footed Falcon and a White-winged Black Tern. Sadly we had to pack away our scopes and sort suitcases ready to be taken to the airport. We all gave our thanks to Assen for his hard work, helpfulness and driving. Back to the airport and a final goodbye before our great adventure was over. A fantastic country with so much wildlife that we often didn’t know where to look! We’ll be back! Neophron Tours were a great company, helpful with the initial contact, we gave them a list of birds we’d like to see and they sorted the itinerary. Friendly and knowledgeable and worked hard (a lot of driving) made it a pleasant and rewarding trip for us.</blockquote>

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