In Sector 2, beside the Colentina lake chain between Tei and Plumbuita, Pajiștea Petricani brings together meadow, wetland and wooded habitat. For a wildlife photographer, that mix means very different subjects and backgrounds within a short walk of the city.
At a glance
- Habitat
- Meadow, wetland and wooded habitat beside a lake
- Protection
- Protected natural area of local interest (CGMB Decision 310 of 30 July 2025)
- Photography opportunities
- Waterbirds, birds in flight, meadow species and wider habitat compositions.
- Access
- Use existing paths and follow any access guidance posted on site or by the area’s administrators.
The association reports 89 bird species and 12 mammal species documented here. These are records, not guaranteed encounters. Asociația Parcul Natural București
Species worth looking for
Seasonal guidance, not live sightings. Species from the encyclopedia whose habitat and approximate range in Romania fit this kind of place; not a species list for Petricani.
Common Blackbird
Common Kestrel
Common Kingfisher
Common Pheasant
Common Starling
Common Wood Pigeon
Eurasian Coot
Eurasian Tree SparrowWhat to look for this month · November
Presence this month confirmed by a Romanian source.
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Photography guidance
General field guidance, not specific to this site.
- Use the edge between habitats: water, reeds, meadow and trees each give a different background for the same subject.
- Low, soft light near sunrise and sunset is usually kinder to water and plumage than midday light.
- Wait for behaviour rather than chasing it. Let birds come closer instead of walking towards them.
- Stay on the existing route, keep your distance and never search for resting places, nests or dens.
From the field
Photographed by Nick Ungureanu.
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