The Crossbill Guide Rhodope Mountains covers the Bulgarian part of the Rhodope Mountain chain that forms the border with Greece. A practical guide for birdwatchers, naturalists and nature lovers. It offers background information, routes and site descriptions, plus tips on finding and watching all kinds of wildlife. Each route offers detailed descriptions of where to find wildlife and wildflowers. The book offers a mix of walking routes and car itineraries with stops and short walks. Although some are challenging, all the walks in this book are designed to explore the landscape and find birds and wildlife rather than simply covering ground. This nature travel guidebook to the Rodope Mountains of Bulgaria contains routes and background info on landscape, flora and fauna. - Landscape history - Ecosystems - Geology - Flora and Fauna - Where to watch birds - Finding mammals, reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers - 24 detailed routes with tips for finding wildlife and 20 site descriptions