Seven reasons to visit the Danube Delta
The Danube Delta draws you into a different world dominated by water, inaccessible reeds and birds.
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July 2022
The turbulent history of the Agigea sand dunes
We visited the Agigea Ornithological Observatory on the Romanian black sea coast to talk about why ringing birds is so important and what we can learn from it. What we did not expect is to learn about the 100-year-old protected sand dunes located in just next to the port of Constanta.
The ‘Dunele Marine de la Agigea’ (sea dunes of Agigea) are in fact the only natural sea sand dunes left on the entire Romanian coastline outside the Danube Delta. But how can a 100-year-old, so strategically located protected area survive world wars as well as communism? Not easily, we can tell you this much…
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If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it!
The Dobrogea region in southeastern Romania is part of the Eurasian-East African Flyway, one of the important migration corridors for birds that follows the western coast of the Black Sea. To learn more about conservation in this region, we headed to the Black sea coast to visit the Agigea Ornithological Observatory, as it is the first and only permanent ringing and bird migration research station in Romania. But why are birds even ringed, how do you ring them and what are the challenges? Let´s find out!
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After 200 years, bison roam the Făgăraș Mountains again, and we set out to find them
On our second day with Conservation Carpathia, we joined Ionut and Robert, two rangers working on the reintroduction of the European bison to the Făgăraș mountains. CARPATHIA started with the reintroduction of this large herbivore three years ago, and by now there are four groups in two localities within the project area. We accompanied Ionut
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CARPATHIA creates a better future for nature and people
The Foundation Conservation Carpathia has deeply impressed us with their holistic and extensive work in the Fagaras mountains.
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Piatra Craiului National Park in pictures
Piatra Craiului National Park is full of natural treasures and Carpathian views that will stun every visitor. Follow us on a photo journey through the park.
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The early bird catches the worm
Many people dream about being their own boss but hesitate because of the risks. This especially applies to the nature conservation field, which is highly underfunded across the globe. Young conservationists have a difficult time finding a job with limited placements available and big international competition out there. However, passion, perseverance and boldness can always
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