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Lake Techirghiol

Constanta  >  Romania

A large lake with salt water, close to the Black Sea coast.

Added* by Andrei Prodan
Most recent update 29 October 2024

Description

Because of its position on one of the most important migration routes, the Via Pontica, the Lake Techirghiol area has a big diversity of species. More than 200 species of birds have been recorded, wich represents at least 60% of the species present in Romania.

On the lake, the winter of 2022-2023 sheltered a family of Greater Flamingo. Other interesting species to be seen: Short-eared Owl, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Common Ringed Plover, Great White Pelican, Western Marsh Harrier, Pygmy Cormorant, Avocet, Eurasian Curlew, Common Shelduck and more.

Details

Access

To reach Lake Techirghiol there are multiple ways. The most convenient are two routes: from Techirghiol village or through Eforie Sud. The area is accessible by car, but a bike ride is proper also. Too long distance for a walk. The circular route around the lake is 20 km. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Steppe , Lake , Beach , Agriculture , Grassland , Plateau , Valley , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Rocky , Hilly , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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