January
It's true winter in Romania. Parts of the delta & the lagoons are frozen and the waterbirds are concentrating in huge numbers in the few areas remained unfrozen. For a great list of winter specialties in impressive numbers join our
Red-Breasted Geese & Raptors Tour or
Red-Breasted Geese Weekend
February
Dalmatian Pelicans arrive to their colonies in their most beautiful breeding plumage. It's the beginning of Red-breasted Geese migration to the Siberian breeding sites. Join our Red-Breasted Geese & Raptors Tour or
Red-Breasted Geese Weekend to see their exciting "courtship display".
March
It's the start of the spring migration. The best time to see thousands of White Storks coming from the South.
April
It's the peak of the spring migration. In mid-April the first squadrons of White Pelicans appear along the Black Sea lagoons. The everyday excitement of recording a new migrant place this month on top of the birding year. Join our The Best of Dobrogea & Danube Delta tour to see them.
May
Still good migration; plenty of Eastern specialties. Bird species are in their most striking breeding plumage – excellent sights for birdwatching and photographing. In the Carpathians, all summer visitors are arriving. Brown Bears frenetically search for food. It's the best time to join any of our seasonal tours in the Danube Delta, Carpathians and Dobrogea.
June
It's warm & nice, the snow is melting in the high alpine areas. All sites are teaming with birds, adults feeding their young. It's the orchids' season. Alpine roses are in flower in the highlands. June-July are the best months to explore the Carpathians. It's the best time to join any of our seasonal tours in the Danube Delta, Carpathians and Dobrogea.
July
In the delta, Dobrogea and Carpathians all breeding bird species are present & abundant. Most of the juveniles already fledged and for many species the parents still feed their young. First wave of migration for waders, Black Storks and terns. It's the best time to join any of our seasonal tours in the Danube Delta, Carpathians and Dobrogea.
August
It's the start of the fall migration. One of the best time to see huge flocks of pelicans in the delta and the lagoon area. Dobrogea abounds with birds, including plenty of rarities. In the second half of August the first flocks of Broad-billed Sandpiper appear. It's the best period for bird migration in the Carpathians. It's the best time to join any of our seasonal tours in the Danube Delta, Carpathians and Dobrogea.
September
It's full migration time. The best month to watch the movement of raptors and storks. Come on our Danube Delta & Dobrogea Tour to enjoy the major flyaway along the Black Sea Coast & Danube Valley.
October
The fall migration is still strong and northern arrivals gain territory. North-eastern rarities are expected. Join our October Birds Tour to enjoy the last part of the fall migration.
November
It's the end of the fall migration and the beginning of winter season. Red-breasted Geese take hold of their roosting sites. Thousands of doubling ducks fill the shallow wetlands of the delta & the lagoons. Join our Red-Breasted Geese & Raptors Tour or
Red-Breasted Geese Weekend for a good selection of waterfowl.
December
The sheer quantity of waterbirds in the delta and the lagoons is a sight which can't be missed. This image is completed by the impressive number & variety of raptors (White-tailed Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Saker, Peregrine). Join our Red-Breasted Geese & Raptors Tour for the greatest views of Red-breasted Geese and birds of prey.