I'm approaching the end of a fabulous week here in Berlin, where Rich and I have hugely enjoyed guiding our Goshawk Specials - three-days of relaxed birding, in and around one of my favourite cities, with Der Habicht very much centre stage...
This time last year we were here to recon the sites and the schedule (and Rich led the first group), and this year we did the same, with an even better handle on the where, when and how.
Over the past few days of sunshine and blue skies, I've had the pleasure of leading my group of six, and it's been a huge success. We've had many highlights, and my team were fantastically engaged and involved throughout (more to follow); but there was little doubt about who the star attraction was, and boy, did they provide for us....
We spent lots of time staking out the breeding sites and with patience enjoyed the full spectrum of activity - from hunting spress (including Woodcocks and Hooded Crows!), to marital liaisons, territorial disputes, nest building and more. An absolute privilege.....
We're here again, same time, same place, next year - if you'd like to join me, you can reserve your place here - mine is the trip beginning Monday, 8th March.
