WINTER Birding Day Trip from Tulcea - The Geese Tour - private

A Unique Winter Birding Adventure in Dobrogea

As winter settles over Dobrogea, the vast open landscapes, frozen lakes, and misty marshlands become the seasonal refuge for thousands of wintering birds. The soft golden light of a crisp winter morning illuminates flocks of geese resting on the frost-covered fields, while raptors patrol the skies and owls perch silently on bare branches. This is a time of stillness and raw beauty, a perfect setting for a slow, immersive birding experience.

This private full-day birding tour is designed for those eager to track down one of Europe’s rarest winter visitors, the Red-breasted Goose, along with the White-fronted Goose, wintering ducks, raptors, owls, and passerines. With a professional birding guide, a 4×4 vehicle, and expert knowledge of Dobrogea’s best winter birding spots, this trip maximizes your chances of unforgettable sightings.

Unlike rushed itineraries, this is a slow birding experience, focused on searching, observing, and truly enjoying the winter spectacle of birds in Dobrogea.

Tour Highlights

✔ Discover up to 160 species of wintering birds in Dobrogea
✔ Target the rare and elusive Red-breasted Goose
✔ Professional birding guide & 4×4 vehicle included
✔ Flexible private tour – start at your preferred time
✔ Access to high-quality spotting scopes & optional binocular loan

What to Expect

🕐 Flexible Schedule: Since this is a private tour, we can start at any hour. However, for best results, we recommend starting an hour before sunrise to catch geese leaving their roosting sites. The trip lasts until sunset, ensuring a full day in the field.

🚗 Best Winter Birding Routes: We explore a diverse range of habitats, including grazing fields, steppes, forests, lakes, and marshlands, carefully selecting the best areas for geese and other winter birds.

🔍 Slow & Focused Birding: This isn’t just a drive-through tour, it’s an active search for birds, taking time at each location to scan the fields, lakes, and trees using binoculars and a high-quality field scope.

📍 Expert Guidance & Ethical Birding: Our guide knows the best spots and approaches to observe birds without disturbing them, ensuring a respectful and rewarding experience.

How It Works

📍 Pick-up Locations: Any address in Tulcea City
📅 Start & End Time: You choose! Just let us know if you have a time limit.
📋 Target Species: Let us know if you have specific birds on your wishlist. To plan ahead, you can download our Birds list of Dobruja and the Danube Delta, which details species found here month by month.

👀 Equipment Provided:
✔ High-quality field scope for group use
✔ Binoculars available upon request (please mention at booking)

Why Choose This Tour?

🦢 The Best Chance to See Red-breasted Geese – One of Europe’s rarest wintering species
🔭 Top Birding Gear & Expert Guidance – We bring everything you need for a great experience
🚙 Comfortable & Safe Travel – A 4×4 vehicle ensures we reach the best spots
🌿 Ethical & Slow Birding Approach – No rush, just pure nature immersion

🌤 Ready for a winter birding adventure? Book your private tour now and experience Dobrogea’s winter magic!