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NHK World Heritage 100 Series (en anglais)

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The Last European Sanctuary: the Danube Delta

The Danube Delta flows into the Black Sea and has the largest marshland in Europe. The continuous stretch of reed beds is also said to be the largest in the world. The reeds act as a filter, making the water pure and drinkable.

The houses and hedges in this village have always been built with reeds. The houses are well-ventilated and insulated. The oven here is made by mixing shredded reeds with clay. Over 320 species of birds can be found here. There are Spoonbills. The bird got its name from the shape of its beak. And there is the Glossy Ibis with its bronze-coloured feathers. Tanase Ceico is making his way deep into the Delta by boat. He’s an Environment officer. His job is to preserve the nature here.

Migrating birds have become one of the symbols of the Danube Delta.These are white pelicans. They return here every spring all the way from Africa. They fish for food in large groups. Once they find a school of fish underwater, they form a large circle … and enclose the fish. The circle then begins to shift near to the shore, pushing the fish into shallow waters. The large gullet under the beak captures the fish in one swoop, just like a fishing net.

The Danube Delta is one of the world’s most fascinating places - it’s a remarkable sanctuary …