European Roller at Macin Mountain National Park

Macin Mountain National Park, tucked into the ancient, weathered hills of Dobrogea in southeastern Romania, offers a strikingly different backdrop for the vivid blue & chestnut plumage of the European Roller. Its proximity to the Danube River & the sprawling wetlands of the Danube Delta means the species shares this landscape with the region's celebrated waterbirds, making it a natural inclusion for those exploring further afield during the Birds of the Danube Delta holiday. May is the month to visit, when the rollers are settled & at their most photogenic against the park's timeworn mountain scenery. Patience & a steady lens are rewarded here, as the ancient terrain provides a uniquely textured stage for this dazzling species.