Winter has arrived in the southeastern Balkans, welcoming an influx of
birds from northern and northeastern Europe seeking milder weather. This
season offers exceptional opportunities for winter birding and bird
photography in Bulgaria and northern Greece, with highlights including
the Greater White-fronted Goose, Lesser White-fronted Goose,
Red-breasted Goose, Whooper and Tundra Swans, Black-throated Diver,
Smew, White-headed Duck, Greater Spotted Eagle, Rough-legged Buzzard,
Fieldfare, Redwing, and many more. Plan your winter adventure and
explore our upcoming tours:
Northern Greece – Iconic Wetlands
In the wetlands of northern Greece, we focus on species like the
magnificent Dalmatian Pelicans and Great White Pelicans, often seen
following fishing boats on the lakes. These settings provide incredible
close-up photography opportunities.
Our winter tours in northern Greece:
Bulgaria – Eastern Rhodope Mountains
Just across the Greek border, Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodope Mountains
showcase exceptional biodiversity year-round. Winter brings majestic
Griffon Vultures and Cinereous (Eurasian Black) Vultures to the feeding
site near our raptor photography hide, offering stunning photographic
moments.
Beyond birds, the region is rich with other wildlife, including European
Bison, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, and more, offering excellent photography
opportunities.
Our winter tours in the Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria:
Bulgarian Black Sea Coast – Red-breasted Goose Spectacle
In coastal Dobrogea, along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, a significant
portion of the world’s population of Red-breasted Geese gathers for
winter. Witnessing thousands of these rare, stunning geese taking flight
from their roosts at dawn is unforgettable. Their movements between the
Black Sea lakes in Bulgaria and Romania depend on weather conditions,
which we monitor closely.
Our winter tours along the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria:
Due to the variables mentioned above, we do not have fixed dates for our Red-breasted Goose Short Breaks. However, private arrangements are available from December to February. Contact us to plan your visit!
