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Danube Delta - Sulina Section

Tulcea  >  Romania

The easternmost point of the Danube Delta where the river reaches to the Black Sea. A small haven for breeding and feeding of dozens of birds species.

Added* by Tora Benzeyen
Most recent update 13 január 2022

Description

Sulina is a small village on the last point of Danube river. It is an attractive place to witness the greatness of the Danube. There are many small ponds and streams around to observe waterfowl, waders, egrets and pelicans. The coastline is also teeming with gulls, terns and waders. Birds you can encounter are Borzas gödény, Rózsás gödény, üstökösgém, Vörös gém, Bakcsó, Kis kárókatona, Szalakóta, Vadgerle, Ugartyúk, Gólyatöcs, fattyúszerkő, fehérszárnyú szerkő and many more. See the birdlist below.

Details

Access

There is no road to Sulina. Only ferry works from Tulcea city center. The total trip takes approx 4h 30 mins. After getting off in Sulina, you can explore the birding areas in the eastern and southern part of village. Walking is the best and only way to explore the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Sea , Reedbeds , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , Slippery , No shadow , Dry , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

During the travel, the ferry stops in several docks and gives great opportunity to observe close lakes. You can see many pelican colonies, raptors and egrets. The area itself is full of suprises and is worth to be discovered in each corner. It isgood to be careful and be aware of snakes resting in bushes and flood areas.

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

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