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Close to Nature Red-breasted Goose
Durankulak lake is a coastal lagoon, situated in North-East of Bulagria and separated from the Black Sea by sand dunes and a beach. It is biggest wintering site for the Red-breasted Goose with over 40,000 individuals, 50% of the world population. It is also a winter home for over 30% of the western Palearctic population of White-fronted Goose with over 235,000 individuals. It is situated on the migratory flyway "Via Pontica" and is an important bird area, which what attracts the lovers of nature.
Habitat
coastal wetland (Ramsar site)
Location
Lake Durankulak, Northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Date taken
12.01.2006
Scientific name
Branta ruficollis
Equipment used
Canon EOS 10D, Lens 100-300 EF.

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