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Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) from Sălaj

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a migratory insectivorous species. In autumn it migrates to Sub-Saharan Africa, making one of the longest journeys of any small bird.

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) from Zăuan

This little songbird is one of the protected, Natura 2000 species. It occurs all year in deciduous forest, but also in parks and hedges. Outside the breeding season they form compact flocks of 20 birds, These flocks initially split into breeding…

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) from Crasna

This is a young great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus). The juveniles are black striped, don't have those head and neck decorations it is unmistakable. It feeds mostly on fish. Their mating display is impressive. The young grebes are often carried…

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) from Crasna

This is an adult great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus), with those head and neck decorations it is unmistakable. It feeds mostly on fish. Their mating display is impressive. The young grebes are often carried on the adult's back.

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) from Zăuan

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) in summer is breeds along fast rivers and by lakes. It migrates to Africa during the night, either singly or in small flock. This bird eats insects, molluscs or crustaceans

Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) from Muntele Șes

Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) is a large land slug. This species is endemic to the Carpathian Mountains.

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) from Muntele Șes

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a common species in Europe. In breeding time it occurs near running water. Their nest is built by both male an female adult, and it is placed near the water, between stones and roots.

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) from Plopiș

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is one of the most richly-coloured native Romanian bird species. It is one of the latest returning migratory bird. The bee-eater is protected, Natura 2000 species, it lives and nests colonially in loess or…