RFI Austria in July (2 Viewers)

[Mike Pennington]

I'm off to Austria in July. Not really a birding trip (taking my Mum and Dad to see some mountains) but I hope to see some stuff.

I'm staying at Zell-am-See and my target species, in increasing order of unlikelihood are:

Alpine Chough (I assume this will be easy).

Snowfinch (believe this should be straightforward on Grossglockner)

Citril Finch (could be quite tricky in July)

Rock Thrush (again, I might be late)

any woodpeckers except Middlespot and Syrian (which I assume are more lowland anyway)

any owls (I would think that an Eagle Owl stakeout is the only real option)

Rock Partridge (apparently just about impossible)

Any sites for these, or any other good sites, would be appreciated.

 

[Adey Baker]

I've been to Grossglockner 4 times in July and seen Snowfinch twice - both times in snow. Alpine Chough is regular on Grossglockner - you can get them to come to food at the 'top,' although it's food that people are throwing to the Marmots!

Each time I was on an organised coach trip so only had the allotted time available at certain stopping points, so I can't give details about all of the area but it must be a prime location if you've got time.

If nothing else there should be a fine range of Alpine butterflies around as fine weather is an absolute 'must' - the road can be closed, even in July, when it snows.

 

[Adey Baker]

Might be some info here: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=36557&highlight=Austria

 

[Vipers]

I was just going to post, then I relised Adey's link is to my trip report. Thanks Adey!!
Mike. I hope there is some info in my report that help. If you have any questions just ask.

 

[Mike Pennington]

I was just going to post, then I relised Adey's link is to my trip report. Thanks Adey!!
Mike. I hope there is some info in my report that help. If you have any questions just ask.

Thanks Adey and Vipers.

Details on the Balck Wood sites would be appreciated.

 

[Vipers]

We saw the Black Woodpecker on the hillside above Zell am see. We got the City xpress cable car up and walked back down through the woods. We heard Three-toed Woodpeckers and saw trees with the bark ringed by them, but unfortunately didn't see them.

Have a look at this link. If you haven't already.
http://www.schmitten.at/en/sommeramberg/wanderplan.htm