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Discover Wildlife Holidays in Bulgaria & Download an Award-Winning Birdwatching Guide!


I stand by a huge pelican
An encounter with pelican Gruyo during my field trip to the Wildlife Rescue Centre, Stara Zagora © Tatyana Garkavaya

Based on two years of ethnographic research in Bulgarian nature reserves, my award-winning book "The Insights into Conservation Volunteer Bird Watching Holidays in Bulgaria. It's Not Only About Birds" offers an authentic perspective on conservation work. Packed with practical resources, it’s tailored for both casual birders and environmental professionals.


Table of Contents


1 Why Explore Wildlife in Bulgaria with the collaborative manual?


2 What Makes This Guide Unique?


3 Birding in Burgas: Conservation in Action


4 Plan Your Wildlife Holiday in Bulgaria Today!



Why Explore Wildlife in Bulgaria with the collaborative manual?


a cover of a book
A cover of The Insights into Conservation Volunteer Bird Watching Holidays in Bulgaria. It's Not Only About Birds © Tatyana Garkavaya


Based on firsthand experience, my work on the book took place in different Bulgarian regions known for birdwatching: Burgas lakes, the Nature reserve Sinite Kamine in Sliven, Durankulak wetlands.


What Makes This Guide Unique?


a group of children abserving a caught bird
At Durankulak Bird Ringing Camp - 2021. © Tatyana Garkavaya

Based on two years of ethnographic research in Bulgarian nature reserves, this collaborative manual offers an authentic perspective on conservation work.


Packed with practical resources, it’s tailored for both casual birders and environmental professionals.



Over 3,000 readers have already downloaded the guide, available in both English and Bulgarian.


a group of winners with certificates
Receiving the award at the Bulgarian National Contest in Green Journalism, Kotel, 2022. I am in the centre. © Tatyana Garkavaya

The final stage of my study was partly funded by the Bulgarian Fund for Women in the framework of the Programme Gender Equality and Climate Justice (2021).


Birding in Burgas: Conservation in Action


a group of volunteers constructing boxes
At the Conservation Camp Atanasovsko Lake 2021: constructing containers for growing seaweed © Tatyana Garkavaya

The Burgas region where I live is the feature of the "The Insights into Conservation Volunteer Bird Watching Holidays in Bulgaria. It's Not Only About Birds".


Located along the Via Pontica Flyway, Burgas with its lakes is one of Europe’s most important migratory routes for birds. It is home to iconic conservation projects such as:


  1. Atanasovsko Lake Camp: For over 33 years, this initiative has focused on reconstructing artificial islands for pelicans and sandwich terns.

  2. Pomorie Lake Volunteer Brigade: With 26 years of history, it’s dedicated to protecting nesting habitats of rare bird species.

  3. Durankulak Bird-Ringing Camp: The newest project, established three years ago, tracks bird migration patterns and promotes citizen science.

These projects don’t just protect habitats; they inspire participants to become lifelong advocates for nature.


As Petar Yankov, one of the founders of Atanasovsko Lake Camp, aptly said: “We don’t give people fish; we teach them how to catch it.”


From my experience, I can add - simply regard each project like a game where you can score more or less but never lose. Some of the bonuses are working for good causes with like-minded people, learning about nature, and discovering new meanings of old places.


Plan Your Wildlife Holiday in Bulgaria Today!


a group of working volunteers
Pomorie Lake Conservation Brigade - 2020. © Tatyana Garkavaya

What sets the selected for my book conservation activities apart is their emphasis on collaboration.


Conservation in Bulgaria is not limited to scientists or professionals—it invites people from all walks of life to contribute.


From birdwatching tours in Burgas to volunteering at conservation camps, this resource offers everything you need to make your trip impactful and unforgettable.


Whether you’re a solo traveler, a family looking for eco-friendly activities, or an organization seeking conservation partnerships, this guide will help you craft a journey that resonates with your values.


Download "The Insights into Conservation Volunteer Bird Watching Holidays in Bulgaria" now and join the thousands of nature lovers who are making a difference through sustainable holidays in Bulgaria!




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