1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:09,000
The last European sanctuary, the Danube Delta.

2
00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:14,240
The Danube Delta flows into the Black Sea and has the largest marshland in Europe.

3
00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:20,440
The continuous stretch of reed beds is also said to be the largest in the world.

4
00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:28,080
The reeds act as a filter, making the water pure and drinkable.

5
00:00:28,080 --> 00:00:33,200
The houses and hedges in this village have always been built with reeds.

6
00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:39,680
The houses are well ventilated and insulated.

7
00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:46,680
The oven here is made by mixing shredded reeds with clay.

8
00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:52,560
Over 320 species of birds can be found here.

9
00:00:52,560 --> 00:00:56,320
There are spoonbills.

10
00:00:56,320 --> 00:01:00,400
The bird got its name from the shape of its beak.

11
00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:09,040
And there is the glossy ibis with its bronze-coloured feathers.

12
00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:12,800
Tanasi Seiko is making his way deep into the delta by boat.

13
00:01:12,800 --> 00:01:16,000
He's an environment officer.

14
00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:23,680
His job is to preserve the nature here.

15
00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:27,960
Migrating birds have become one of the symbols of the Danube Delta.

16
00:01:27,960 --> 00:01:31,160
These are white pelicans.

17
00:01:31,160 --> 00:01:38,880
They return here every spring all the way from Africa.

18
00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:45,840
They fish for food in large groups.

19
00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:54,720
Once they find a school of fish underwater, they form a large circle and enclose the fish.

20
00:01:54,720 --> 00:02:04,720
The circle then begins to shift near to the shore, pushing the fish into shallow waters.

21
00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:09,200
The large gullet under the beak captures the fish in one swoop, just like a fishing

22
00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:17,960
net.

23
00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:21,920
The Danube Delta is one of the world's most fascinating places.

24
00:02:21,920 --> 00:02:23,600
It's a remarkable sanctuary.