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Park Prirode Piva

Plužine  >  Montenegro

Conifer forests,mountain peaks above 2000 meters, pastures, mountain lakes and one artificial lake makes Piva great site for mountain, forest and water birds.

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Most recent update 13 March 2024

Description

Park Prirode Piva has many different habitats and birds. From the coniferous forests where Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker , Western Capercaillie and Boreal Owl breed to beech forests with small population of Ural Owl. Pivsko lake is home to Goosander and Common Sandpiper . Mountain areas are inhabited by Rock Partridge and Golden Eagle .

Details

Access

It is best to come to the town of Plužine where there is parking. There are many cycling and hiking trails through Piva. But you can also explore parts by car. A tourist info-center is located at the entrance of Plužine. It is open to visitors from May to October, from 08:00 to 20:00.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Plateau , River , City/village

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky , Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Piva Nature Park is located in the northwest Montenegro, covering 32 477,9 ha. The park is rich in nature with varied terrain in which most is taken up by mountains covered in grass and woods, followed by canyons of rivers Tara, Piva, Susica and mountain lakes Stabanjsko and Trnovacko. Piva Nature Park has over 1,500 rare or endangered plant species. The park is home to wild boars, deer and even bears. Two platforms for wildlife-watching and one for bird-watching have been installed in attractive locations in the Nature Park Piva, in Jerinići (Jasikovac), Baucali and Barni dol.

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