World Tourism Day 27th September: Reflecting on Ecotourism and Responsible Travel
As we celebrate World Tourism Day today, it's a time to appreciate the beauty of exploring our world while reflecting on how our journeys impact the planet and its people. Given that tourism contributes over 10% to global GDP, we have to acknowledge that travel can...
Autumn bird migration
Autumn bird migrationAs the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the skies come alive with the sight of migratory birds painting a moving tapestry against the backdrop of Romania's stunning landscapes, a reminder of nature's rhythms and the wonders of the avian...
Winter Hiking Picnic: A Guide to Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Winter Hiking Picnic: A Guide to Enjoying the Great OutdoorsWinter hiking can be a magical experience, with crisp air, stunning landscapes, and the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. And what better way to make the most of your winter hike than with...
10 tips for hiking in the winter on snow
10 tips for hiking in the winter on snowEmbrace the beauty of the winter season and embark on a breathtaking hike through the snow-covered landscapes. Winter hiking offers a unique and serene experience, with crisp air and stunning views. The snow-covered trails and...
Bears and humans- a sensitive interaction
Bears and humans- a sensitive interaction Romania is known to be the country with the greatest number of brown bears in Europe. This is great at first sight, however, it is also causing some troubles locally. Local news about bears sometimes sounds terrifying......
Being a Nature Guide – A short interview in the local press.
Being a Nature Guide an interview published in October 2020 in Sibiu 100% local newspaper.As a child, his parents often went with him on nature walks and he showed a special curiosity for everything he discovered around. This article is about Mihai David from Sibiu....
Corvidae : about Raven, Rooks and other birds
Corvidae is a family of the order Passeriformes, the most numerous order in the world of birds. The Corvidae family includes omnivorous and cosmopolitan species, making it possible to spread them in very different biotopes (the only place without crows being Antarctica).
Birdwatching Guide: 10 Easy Steps to start it
Ever wondered what all the birds you see in the park are? Ever thought that there are a lot more species than sparrows, crows, pigeons and hawks? If yes, than birdwatching might be a thing for you. This 10 steps short article can guide you to discover the wonders of...
Pelicans in the Danube delta, their European stronghold
The Danube Delta has long time been a paradise for the pelicans, this reveals several studies done in the area. The third survey on the species, realized this year, confirms it. Researchers and volunteers participated in counting both species of pelicans known to...
Spring in the Danube Delta – a true birdwatchers’ paradise
Spring in the Danube Delta - a true birdwatchers' paradiseSpring is already a long time settled in the Danube delta and the birdwatching season has started intensively. Although the migration of the birds of prey happened in a rush we still had the chance of spotting...
Transylvanian-Saxons: a very brief introduction on their history
Transylvanian-Saxons: a very brief introduction on their history Transylvania, the land beyond forests, is also known as Siebenbürgen in German, Erdely in Hungarian and Romanians call it both Transylvania and Ardeal. All those names for the same territory stand as...
Mid-winter waterbird census 2018 in Romania
Every year in January, volunteers and specialists all over the world participate in the annual mid-winter waterbird census. The action is coordinated by Wetlands International and this year it reached it's 52nd anniversary. Up to today, the census has counted 1.5...