Lake Tisza.
Excellent for Marsh Terns, Pygmy Cormorant and a variety of Herons and Egrets. The scrub at the side of the lake contains Red Backed Shrike (very common). River Warbler etc.
Bukk Hills.
These border the hotel and consist of large areas of broadleaf woodland, vineyards and several lakes. Collared Flycatcher, Wood Warbler and Hawfinch are abundant. Scops Owl breed in the town park Eger and are easily seen (nest boxes are used). Areas of old Beech forest have Red Breasted Flycatcher, White Backed Woodpecker and Ural Owl. Lesser Spotted, Middle Spotted, Syrian, Grey Headed and Black Woodpeckers are all common and widely distributed in the forest.
Bodrogzug and Tisza Floodplains.
Excellent for Corncrake, Little Crake, Black Kite, Black Stork, Icterine Warbler and Saker Falcon. Immature White Tailed Sea Eagle and Osprey are common on passage.
Fishpond systems are also excellent places to visit; for a whole variety of Eastern European species.
