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Mostarsko Blato

Hercegovačko-neretvanski kanton  >  Bosnia and Herzegovina

A vast karst field wetland area near Mostar which holds more than 140 species of birds

Added* by Inseo Choi
Most recent update 23 May 2026

Description

Mostarsko Blato is a vast wetland area with a high diversity of birds. You can observe birds in the 2 main lakes and the nearby field area. The species you can observe include the Squacco Heron, Purple Heron, Zitting Cisticola, Eastern Olivaceous Warbler, Melodious Warbler, Red-footed Falcon, Montagu's Harrier, European Bee-eater, European Roller, Black-winged Stilt, Northern Wheatear and Woodchat Shrike.

Details

Access

Mostarsko Blato is located around 10km west of Mostar. You can access the area by car. No public transport is available in the vicinity.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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