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Description
Kraljevac Lake was created when a dam was built collecting the water from several streams flowing down from the Deliblato Sands formation. As the sandy formation is some tens of meters higher than the surrounding plains, these streams have formed characteristic cuts at the edge of the sandy terrace, called 'surduks'. These cuts are now filled with water forming the long and winding Lake Kraljevac, surrounded by reeds, grassy hills and pastures, sandy cliffs, and arable lands. The lake is also characterized by floating peat islands, created when departed peat from the lake's bottom pops up to the water's surface. Although most of them are now rooted and fixed, it still happens that new peat islands are born.
Common birds species include Gak, Žuta čaplja, Gluvara, Patka njorka, Obični cvrčić, Veliki trstenjak, and Trstenjak crvrkutić. A breeding colony of Pčelarica is in the sandy cliffs just above the north bank of the lake, while empty houses in the village may host Kukumavka. Three swallow species present in the broader region can be found here too: Seoska lasta, Gradska lasta and Bregunica. At the northeast bank of the lake lies Deliblato village. In the park around the church Češljugar, Zelentarka, and Vrabac pokućar are common.
Details
Access
Kraljevac Nature Reserve can be easily accessed from Deliblato village. Head to the Deliblato village or one of the 'P' parking marks on the map below.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Grassland , Dunes , Reedbeds , Agriculture , City/villageConditions
Flat , Sandy , Hilly , No shadowCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Boat , Bicycle , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The north side of the lake is more accessible, nicer, and bird-rich. Also, many fishing spots - doubling as observation points - are scattered along the north bank of the lake. There are two watch towers on the hills overlooking the lake. They are good birdwatching spots, but also feature a breathtaking panorama of the lake and Deliblato village.
Links
- 'Kraljevac NR--Deliblato' eBird hotspot
- 'Kraljevac NR--kolonija pčelarica i pašnjak, Deliblato' eBird hotspot