Winter in Dobrudja and the Danube Delta
South-East Romania, Dobrudja is an wonderful land if you know when to visit it. Winter is one of the special seasons in Dobrudja, here we can see a lot of geese, including the famous Red-breasted, White-fronted or Lesser White-fronted Goose, Whooper Swans and many raptors. Thousands of geese wintering here, sleeping at night on the lakes and swamps of the Danube Delta and grazing on day light on fields cultivated with cereals. Besides, a lot of other birds can be seen here in winter. We’re constantly looking to see and Buzzard of all kinds, Long-eared Owl, Nutcrackers, White Tailed Eagle, Spotted Eagle, Trumpeter Swans, Tits, Goldcrest, Bramblings and plenty of other forest birds. Now with the leafless forest, birds are very easy to see. Winter is an exceptional season for birders and photographers in Dobrudja. More then 150 species of birds are wintering here (resident and winter visitors).