Common Buzzard at Macin Mountain National Park

Macin Mountain National Park, tucked into the ancient hills of Dobrogea in southeastern Romania near the Danube River and within reach of the Danube Delta's wetlands, offers a fine setting for encountering Common Buzzard. Photographers joining the Birds of the Danube Delta holiday can build in time here to work this raptor against the backdrop of one of Europe's oldest mountain ranges. May is the month to plan for, giving the best chance of favourable light and conditions across this ancient landscape. With patience and the right vantage point, the park's timeworn terrain provides an atmospheric stage for capturing this species in its element.