The northernmost part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast (Coastal Dobrudja) is a wintering ground for hundreds of thousands of wild geese, among which almost the whole population of the globally threatened Red-breasted Goose. In the recent 20 years up to 62 000 Red-breasted Geese have been spending the winter in the area of the lakes of Durankulak and Shabla. Thanks to their small area, good shelter conditions and the traditionally grown winter cereal crops around, these two lakes have become famous as the best spots for watching and photographing the Red-breasted Goose.

We believe that in the coming winter the opportunities for watching and photographing Red-breasted Geese and other water birds will be great again!

The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds and its tourist company Neophron Tours play a leading role in the monitoring and conservation of the Red-breasted Goose in Bulgaria. Many of their activities are financed with funds raised through our birdwatching and wildlife tours.

We offer short breaks for those who are keen to enjoy the Red-breasted Geese in the Bulgarian Coastal Dobrudja:

A 4-day tour available any time in January and February

This 4-day tour includes a visit to the region of the two northern coastal lakes Shabla and Durankulak, where the main wintering ground of the Red-breasted Goose is. Cape Kaliakra and the Batova riverine forests are another spots to be visited. Besides the Red-breasted Goose you will be able to see the Lesser White-fronted Goose, Mediterranean Shag, Great Bittern, Pallas's Gull, White-tailed Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Rough-legged Buzzard, Merlin, Eagle Owl, Calandra Lark, Siryan Woodpecker, etc.

Accommodation in the town of Kavarna or another place in Coastal Dobrudja

Costs per person:

individuals: EUR 460
2-3 persons: EUR 360
4-6 persons: EUR 295

Single room supplement: EUR 45

The price includes: transfers from and to Varna Airport, 4WD car or minibus transport, accommodation in twin/single en-suite room in a 2/3 * hotel, all meals, local guiding, entrance fees in the protected areas.

The tour price excludes flights and travel insurance

If you are interested in participating in a longer winter birding tour including all the key sites along the Bulgarian coast, please look at the full description by clicking here.