6-Hour Birdwatching Tour Near Constanța with Black Sea Coastal Habitats
About This Tour
Embark on a 6-hour birdwatching adventure through the untouched landscapes of Vadu, Techirghiol Lake, and Agigea near Constanța. Experience the wild beauty of s...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Constanta · Languages: English
Know before you go: Our tour takes place around the city of Constanța, where there are some interesting hot spots.; After the more than 100 km that we will drive, you will have a clearer picture of what Dobrogea represents from the ornithological point of view.; We believe this tour is a must-see for any nature lover.
About Constanta
Constanta
Watch sunsets on the Black Sea and catch a tan on the sands of Mamaia, or simply enjoy the energy of Romania’s largest port town in the company of Everest Global Hub’s qualified local guides.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Constanța City
- Binoculars
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 4WD car
- Live commentary on board
- Parking fees
- Guiding fees
- Scope
- Checklists
Not Included
- Drinks
- Meals
- Tips or gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Birdwatching in the Wild Vadu Area
Explore an area where certain species of waders can be found even in winter. It is a wild, virgin landscape with sand dunes, marshes, small pools of water, and forests right on the Black Sea coast. Species to be seen include Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos, Northern shoveler - Spatula clypeata, Ferruginous duck - Aythya nyroca, Smew - Mergellus albellus, Pied avocet - Recurvirostra avosetta, Black-winged stilt - Himantopus himantopus, Eurasian curlew - Numenius arquata, Common greenshank - Tringa nebularia, Caspian gull - Larus cachinnans, Mediterranean gull - Ichthyaetus melanocephalus, Black-headed gull - Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Slender-billed gull - Chroicocephalus genei, and more.
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2Day 02
Saltwater Birdlife at Techirghiol Lake
Visit a large saltwater lake. During the winter of 2022-2023, this lake sheltered a family of Greater flamingos - Phoenicopterus roseus. Species to be seen include Pied avocet - Recurvirostra avosetta, Great white pelicans - Pelecanus onocrotalus, Dalmatian pelican - Pelecanus crispus, Short-eared owl - Asio flammeus, Pygmy cormorant - Microcarbo pygmaeus, Common shelduck - Tadorna tadorna, Dunlin - Calidris alpina, Whooper Swan - Cygnus cygnus, Black-necked grebe - Podiceps nigricollis, Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus, Western marsh harrier - Circus aeruginosus, Redwing - Turdus iliacus, and more.
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3Day 03
Coastal Birding in the Agigea Area
Also located on the Black Sea coast, this area can offer pleasant experiences to bird lovers. Species to be seen include Tufted duck - Aythya fuligula, Pochard - Aythya ferina, Great crested grebe - Podiceps cristatus, Horned grebe/Slavonian grebe - Podiceps auritus, Little grebe - Tachybaptus ruficollis, Common kingfisher - Alcedo atthis, Grey heron - Ardea cinerea, Purple heron - Ardea purpurea, and more.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: City Park Mall, Bulevardul Alexandru Lăpușneanu, Constanța, Romania · Tour start: Constanța, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
