Whiskered Tern at Macin Mountain National Park

Macin Mountain National Park, tucked into the ancient uplands of Romania's Dobrogea region, sits within easy reach of the Danube River and the sprawling wetlands of the Danube Delta beyond, making it a worthwhile stop for photographers tracking Whiskered Tern through the area in May. The proximity of these wetland systems to the park's old mountain landscape offers a distinctive backdrop for those documenting the species away from more typical delta scenery. Visitors joining the Birds of the Danube Delta holiday will pass through this corner of southeastern Romania, where the pairing of ancient rock and nearby water makes for a memorable photographic contrast. Patience and a longer lens are recommended, as ever, when working around these wetland-edge habitats.