Bunica Maria - Guesthouse for birders

08/06/2026

Common stern - Sterna hirundo

31/05/2026

Caprimulg - European nightjar - Caprimulgus europaeus

05/05/2026

White-winged tern - Chlidonias leucopterus

09/03/2026

Stârc roșu - Purple heron - Ardea purpurea

07/03/2026

The First Pelicans of the Season: Spring Migration Begins in the Danube Delta!

The first flock of Great White Pelicans has arrived near Mahmudia, marking the start of spring migration in the Danube Delta. Discover the best birding spots around Carasuhat and the Bestepe Hills.

26/02/2026

Experience the first days of the 2026 birdwatching season in the Danube Delta. Spot pelicans, reedbed warblers and steppe species while staying at Bunica Maria – Guesthouse for birders.

24/02/2026

10 Years Among the Birds — Thank You!

This year we celebrate 10 wonderful years of welcoming guests to "Bunica Maria - Guesthouse for birders in beautiful Mahmudia, at the gateway to the wild heart of the Danube Delta.

This milestone belongs to you — our guests, friends and fellow bird lovers from all over the world!

✨ A decade of Delta mornings

Early departures, mist on the water, pelicans flying low.
Thank you for sharing these magical first moments of the day with us.

🪶 More than birdwatching — a shared passion

So many of you told us how much you loved learning, discovering and experiencing the Delta beyond a checklist.
Birding here is about connection — to nature and to each other.

🍽️ Evenings of homemade food & bird tales

After a day in the field, good food brings everyone together.
Many of you say these dinners became your favorite memories.

🌿 A peaceful home for nature lovers

Cozy rooms, birds in the garden, and mornings without alarm clocks — just birdsong.

💬 Your words mean everything

Your reviews on Google.com, Booking.com, Facebook, BirdingPlaces.eu and other encouraged us, inspired us and reminded us why we started this journey.

What matters most isn’t the ratings — it’s the returning guests,
the emails with bird photos months later and the friendships formed here.

🎉 From our family to yours

For 10 years, you’ve trusted us with your holidays, adventures and special moments.

Thank you for your enthusiasm.
Thank you for your curiosity.
Thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to the next decade of wings overhead, misty mornings and shared discoveries in the Delta 🐦✨

With gratitude,
Andrei & Irina - The "Bunica Maria" Family

21/02/2026

Cormoran mare - Great cormorant - Phalacrocorax carbo

16/02/2026

Fâsă de câmp - Tawny pipit - Anthus campestris

10/02/2026

Erete de stuf - Marsh harrier - Circus aeruginosus