The most famous area is the danube delta but there are also other fantastic wetlands such as histria and vadu both to the south of the delta. Indeed, the danube delta along with the lagoon system and plains south of it, host massive numbers of bird species and individuals. Autumn bird migration tour to the danube delta birdwatching. My wife and friends are also birders, so for sure we will have a good time. Danube delta private 3day birdwatching tour bucharest. Birds photographed by me in the danube delta and dobruja, romania. Danube delta birding tour in romania ecotours wildlife holidays. Danube delta is rightly called the paradise of birds and birders in europe, as you know, over 360 bird species live or pass through this blessed space. I can guide enthusiasts to the best sites in bucharest and i also have some excellent herping and birding spots in the vicinity of the city. Over one million individual birds swans, wild ducks, coots, etc. Out of the 350 species of birds that live in here, 300 of them migrate. Dive in and see what to expect in this birding place. Carpathian mountains and the danube delta are the best places for birding. Being called a birdwatcher s paradise, the reservation holds over 300 species of migratory and yearround birds, a density you wont find anywhere else in the world.
First step is to arrive in bucharest, by plane, to bucharest international airport. Danube delta and dobrudja bird photography tour sakertour. Check out our stunning pictures of some of the most photogenic inhabitants of the danube delta. Birding in the danube delta during springtime is one of the most spectacular events and always produce a long list of specialties. Being called a birdwatchers paradise, the reservation holds over 300 species of migratory and yearround birds, a density you wont find anywhere else in the world. From june to midseptember, white pelicans arrive in huge numbers. I hadnt had an opportunity until now, but just wanted to say that the trip to danube deltadobrogea was great. Ibis tours organizes a great variety of wildlife tours and nature holidays in the danube delta and dobrogea and extends tours to take in the carpathians for the observation of bears and wolves. Oct 09, 2014 a young cockoo beautifully posed to our autumn danube delta group photo. Danube delta, romania travel and tourism information. The huge number and variety of birds present here at this time is unique in europe.
Sibiu guided birdwatching day trip private program. The best danube delta bird watching tour romanian friend. The species of brooding birds occurring in the danube delta were classified into 12 main biotopes, the classification criterion being represented by the nesting place where they show the greatest relative density. Handbook of the birds of the world alive series is the first work ever to illustrate and deal in detail with all the living species of birds. This program is dedicated to experienced tourists, who come to discover the nature of the danube delta not to hide under the roof. One of the most popular activities in the danube delta is birdwatching. Wildlifewatching in the danube delta lonely planet.
Book this 4day danube delta tour to see the best of the unesco biosphere by boat. Birdwatching in danube delta one of the most popular activities in the danube delta is birdwatching. A 6day bird watching tour including 4 boat tours around 6 hours per day in danube delta with guide searching for birds, animals and landscapes with 5 nights accommodation, all meals with traditional fish dishes. The danube river is not renowned for its birding, other than the delta where it runs into the black sea apparently. Best place for bird watching danube delta, tulcea traveller. The danube delta is the second largest river delta in europe, after the volga delta, and is the best preserved on the continent. It comes with a tapestry of colors that will make you feel as if youre in another world. Bird watching romania and the danube delta biosphere reserve. Day 1 transpher from airport to tulcea, in insula hotel. Rom03 a 10day tourby boat and on footin search of the birds and mammals of the carpathian mountains, black sea coast and danube delta. Find out more about characteristic bird species along the danubeexplore the most suitable areas and spots for birdwatching and prepare for your tripcheckout packages and offers from the list of carefully selected operators supported by. The waters of the danube, which flow into the black sea, form the largest and best preserved of europes deltas. So the birding was not memorable, nevertheless i was always on the lookout and ended with a modest list of 33 species heck, i have seen more bird species than that in an hours walk around our residential estate in pretoria.
Birdwatching tour to danube delta private birding in romania. Unesco included the danube delta in its world heritage list as the only natural spot in romania. Discover danube delta tulcea 2020 all you need to know. With 331 different species flying around every year, it certainly is a unique place, where birdwatchers. The danube delta, europes second largest and the best preserved delta, is the ultimate birdwatchers paradise. Boat day tours in the danube delta wildlife holidays ibis. Danube delta bird watching one day trips in the danube deltathis trips are organized usually for families who travel with kids, also for tourists being on romanian black sea coast and who wants to spend one day in the danube delta. Birdphotography in the biggest wetland of europe with a group size limit of only 4 photographers. Danube delta is the best place to start discovering the natural. A 6day bird watching tour including 4 boat tours around 6 hours per day in danube delta with guide searching for birds, animals and landscapes with 5 nights.
If theres one thing that everybody knows about the danube delta, its the fact that its one of the worlds most amazing bird paradises. May is the best period for watching birds, is just immediately after they born chicks. Continue reading autumn birding in the danube delta and along west. The danube delta falls within the pannonian steppe ecosystem of eastern europe, with mediterranean influences. Romania is one of europes best birding destinations. In the very last birding day we have visited the macin mountain national park. The ebro delta is one of the best spots for birdwatching in spain. Colourful rollers, beeeaters, hoopoes and lesser grey and redbacked shrikes have already arrived and are frequent roadside birds. Danube delta the internet bird collection hbw alive.
Birdwatching tours to danube delta, romania birding pal. Bird watching in the danube delta biosphere reserve. Its 30 types of ecosystems place it in the third position in the world biodiversity top after the galapagos and the great barrier reef. Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in romania fat birder. Dec 09, 2019 discover the danube delta on board a specially designed open boat, explore channels not otherwise accessible to enjoy views of the unescolisted site, and explore letea forests flora and fauna by safari vehicle, guided by the best reputation guides team. The danube delta and transylvania 17th 28th may 2014 published by zoltan baczo baczozoli at participants. Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in romania.
The danube delta hosts over 300 species of birds as well as 45 freshwater fish species in its numerous lakes and marshes. Danube delta tulcea 2020 all you need to know before you. Private tour is operated with just your party and a guidedriver. Combine bear watching in the carpathians with bird watching in the european birds paradise. Birdwatching danube delta eco chettusia wild about wild. Cruising the danube delta bird migrations bring impressive feeding frenzies to the delta. Danube delta one day trip danube delta birdwatching. From there you could rent a car to get there but it would be of no use during your stay in the delta, other choices would be by bus or a private transfer. From more then 400 species from here, now i show you a few, in almost 30 minutes. The amazing migrations of birds on the danube delta. The danube delta arguably the danube delta, the surrounding hills and the dobrudjean plains are one of the prime bird watching areas in europe, and may is one of the best periods to visit. This fantastic eightday tour focuses on the danube delta and dobrudja area of. As you explore the vast complex of lakes and channels, you will discover a dream world still untrammeled by human intervention.
Serano floating hotel is the newest floating hotel from all the danube delta floating hotels and is classified by the ministry of tourism and environment as 4 category. This table presents the iba criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current iucn red list category may vary from that which was in place at that time. As a young region in full process of consolidation, the danube delta represents a very favourable place for the development of highly diverse flora and fauna, unique clarification needed in europe, with numerous rare. Wildlife holidays ibis tours wildlife holidays tours. A day on lakes, for waterbirds, a day to letea for waterforestsaltwater birds and a day to caraorman for shorefreshwater birds. Birdwatching and bird photography news from the danube delta and dobrudja by sakertours team. This is our exclusive small group birdwatching tour to the danube delta, a 5d4n program, with 3 full days of guided birding in the best spots of the danube delta. The danube delta is europes largest wetland reserve and one of the best places in europe for bird watching, covering 2,681 square kilometers 1,676 square miles, with a sprawling, watery wilderness accessible only by water.
Our floating hotel while traveling through the danube delta is always accompanied by small rowing boats equipped with small four stroke engines which can be used in the exploration of inaccessible places or for sport fishing. Birdwatching day trip to the danube delta, private alternative travel. The exact program will be determined by the available subjects and the. Oriole birding romania the danube delta and dobrugea plain. The danube river flows east from from germanys black forest and ends in the black sea where it turns into europes.
From my perspective it couldnt have been any better you need 2 days at the very least in dobrogea to see the range of birds there, and the 4 days on the delta was fantastic i thought it would be good but it more than exceeded my expectations my camera hardly stopped. This fantastic eightday tour focuses on the danube delta and dobrudja area of romania which is an amazingly diverse breeding and migration hotspot of europe. Danube delta is the best place to start discovering the natural treasures of romania. Zoltan baczo right in the periphery of tulcea we have found 150 spoonbills, the highest count of the species during the week and a close pair of syrian woodpeckers. Europe birding in romania birds and bears danube delta and the land of dracula black sea coast, danube delta, southern carpathian mountains, 10 days. Checkout packages and offers from the list of carefully selected operators supported by. We spent 5 days in danube delta and chose for our stay the village murighiol, that is accessible by car and pretty central in the danube delta, located on the southern arm of the danube. There are over 320 species of birds found in the delta during summer, of which 166 nest and 159 are migratory.
Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in romania fat. Romania is a splendid location for every birdwatcher due to its wealth of habitats. The danube delta is a refuge for people like you, who love the peace and quiet of nature. Driver name was ioan but he calls himself nelo ask for him. The mighty danube river flows 1,788 miles from its springs in germanys black forest to the black sea. All this program is lead by a specialized bird watching guide. Located on the 45th parallel, the danube delta makes for a perfect stoppingoff point between the equator and the north pole for millions of migratory. Small group birdwatching tour to the danube delta, a 5d4n program, with 3 full days of guided birding in. Explore the most suitable areas and spots for birdwatching and prepare for your trip. There are over 320 species of birds found in the delta during summer. Theres no doubt about it, the danube delta is one of the best place in europe for birds yet still most british birdwatchers havent been there so begins dave gosney in his booklet about birding in romania. Just before reaching the sea it forms the second largest and best preserved of europes deltas. I have guided groups through the danube delta and the romanian alps in the past.
Theres no doubt about it, the danube delta is one of the best place in europe for birds yet. Do bird watching with a specialist guide, ride sulina canal, visit letea forest and enjoy delicious fish cuisine. Launched in the tourist circuit in july 2007, serano floating hotel meets all the eu standards of comfort and security. You can choose a period from 4 day nights to 7 days 6 nights. Birdwatching to the danube delta 2020 discover danube delta. If you come from abroad it is not very easy to reach the delta.
Accomodation in this beautifull hotel, situated near the river danube. Boat tours around the danube delta with a rowing boat are great during the quiet evenings and mornings. Danube delta private 3day birdwatching tour tulcea. Find out more about characteristic bird species along the danube.
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