Holiday in Croatia could be ideal for birdwatchers

Birdwatchers may want to book a holiday in Croatia in order to catch a glimpse of the extremely endangered griffon vulture.

Eight of the birds were nurtured back to health at a sanctuary on the northern Croatian island of Cres - the last of which was released back into the wild last week, reports the Telegraph.

As the vultures are extinct in most European countries, a trip to Croatia could be one of few ways to enjoy the predatory creature in its natural environment.

Goran Susic, manager of the sanctuary, said: "When I saw them flying for the first time, I was fascinated."

At first the birds had to be kept in cramped conditions, but earlier this year a large enclosure was finished at Mr Susic's complex and the griffon vultures' accommodation was upgraded.

Bird fans heading to Cres could be pleased to know that, largely thanks to the work of the sanctuary, the number of vultures on the island has increased from 20 pairs to 70.

Last week Tom Hall, editor of travel guide Lonely Planet, said that a number of destinations are perfect for a winter getaway because of their favourable exchange rates - and Croatia, where travellers can swap one pound for around eight kunas, could be one of them.

Croatian Villas offering villas, apartments and waterside properties from the people who really know Croatia.

Source:Birdwatchers may want to book a holiday in Croatia in order to catch a glimpse of the extremely endangered griffon vulture.

Eight of the birds were nurtured back to health at a sanctuary on the northern Croatian island of Cres - the last of which was released back into the wild last week, reports the Telegraph.

As the vultures are extinct in most European countries, a trip to Croatia could be one of few ways to enjoy the predatory creature in its natural environment.

Goran Susic, manager of the sanctuary, said: "When I saw them flying for the first time, I was fascinated."

At first the birds had to be kept in cramped conditions, but earlier this year a large enclosure was finished at Mr Susic's complex and the griffon vultures' accommodation was upgraded.

Bird fans heading to Cres could be pleased to know that, largely thanks to the work of the sanctuary, the number of vultures on the island has increased from 20 pairs to 70.

Last week Tom Hall, editor of travel guide Lonely Planet, said that a number of destinations are perfect for a winter getaway because of their favourable exchange rates - and Croatia, where travellers can swap one pound for around eight kunas, could be one of them.

Croatian Villas offering villas, apartments and waterside properties from the people who really know Croatia.

Birdwatchers may want to book a holiday in Croatia in order to catch a glimpse of the extremely endangered griffon vulture.

Eight of the birds were nurtured back to health at a sanctuary on the northern Croatian island of Cres - the last of which was released back into the wild last week, reports the Telegraph.

As the vultures are extinct in most European countries, a trip to Croatia could be one of few ways to enjoy the predatory creature in its natural environment.

Goran Susic, manager of the sanctuary, said: "When I saw them flying for the first time, I was fascinated."

At first the birds had to be kept in cramped conditions, but earlier this year a large enclosure was finished at Mr Susic's complex and the griffon vultures' accommodation was upgraded.

Bird fans heading to Cres could be pleased to know that, largely thanks to the work of the sanctuary, the number of vultures on the island has increased from 20 pairs to 70.

Last week Tom Hall, editor of travel guide Lonely Planet, said that a number of destinations are perfect for a winter getaway because of their favourable exchange rates - and Croatia, where travellers can swap one pound for around eight kunas, could be one of them.

Croatian Villas offering villas, apartments and waterside properties from the people who really know Croatia.

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