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Sakar Mountain welcomes the Imperial Eagle Festival 

Photo: Imperial Eagle Festival

The Imperial Eagle Festival, organised by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds and the municipality of Topolovgrad, takes place today in Topolovgrad, Sakar Mountain, Haskovo region. 

The event brings together nature lovers, farmers, culinary and folklore groups to introduce the public to the unique nature, gastronomy and culture of the Sakar region.

The festival is an expression of the long-standing efforts of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds and local communities to protect the remarkable representative of the feathered species - the Imperial Eagle. 

Visitors will be able to learn about the work of conservationists to protect this rare bird of prey and its habitats. 



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