Grey-headed Woodpecker 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 easy reach of the Danube Delta's wetlands, offers a memorable setting for tracking down the Grey-headed Woodpecker. Visiting in May, when the surrounding forest is at its most active, gives photographers the best chance of a sighting amid this timeworn mountain landscape. This location is one of the stops on our Birds of the Danube Delta holiday, making it a rewarding addition to a wider itinerary of regional birdlife. Patience among the old-growth cover here is well rewarded for those hoping to capture this species on camera.