Hundreds of surveyors have taken part in the 21st Hungarian Eagle Census attempting to count the numbers of wintering eagles as accurately as possible. Tracking them down requires a combined effort from NGOs and wildlife and conservation organisations across the country. This year, the Saker Falcon has been chosen as the census’s Bird of the Year. More than 60% of the falcons in Europe nest in Hungary – and the only proven stable, slightly increasing population of the species dwells in the Carpathian Basin. “There were 2.5 by 2.5 square kilometre areas where collecting has taken place,” explai…