From 1 August to 30 September 2026, visitors to the Poda Nature Conservation Centre near Burgas, Bulgaria, will have the opportunity to explore the travelling photo exhibition "The Uniqueness of Danube WILDislands", organised by the Persina Nature Park Directorate.
The exhibition showcases the outstanding beauty and ecological importance of the Danube's wild river islands, with a particular focus on the Belene Islands Ramsar Site. Through stunning aerial photographs by renowned Bulgarian nature photographer Alexander Ivanov, visitors are invited to discover one of the Danube's most valuable wetland landscapes and its exceptional biodiversity.
The exhibition was developed within the LIFE WILDisland – Danube Wild Island Habitat Corridor project to raise awareness of Bulgaria's Ramsar Sites and highlight the importance of protecting these unique wetland ecosystems. All exhibition panels are presented in both Bulgarian and English, making them accessible to both national and international visitors.
Following its successful presentation in Belene and Silistra, where it attracted considerable interest from local communities and visitors alike, the exhibition has now arrived at another internationally important wetland and Bulgarian Ramsar Site – Poda Protected Area.
The exhibition features 40 spectacular aerial photographs, all captured from a motorised hang glider above Persina Nature Park, offering a unique perspective of the Danube's islands, floodplains, and dynamic river landscape. The images illustrate the outstanding natural values of the area and underline the importance of preserving these habitats for future generations.
Persina Nature Park Directorate would like to thank the team of the Poda Nature Conservation Centre for their excellent cooperation and for providing the opportunity to present the exhibition to an even wider audience of nature enthusiasts. This joint initiative contributes to the promotion of Bulgaria's internationally important wetlands and supports the long-term conservation objectives of the LIFE WILDisland project.
Text and photographs: Persina Nature Park Directorate