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Zupjek Bee-eater Quarry

Brezice  >  Slovenia

Quarry with a Biæder colony. 40 to 50 pairs of birds nest in the area. The birds can be seen from May to the end of July.

Added* by Renate van Onna
Most recent update 18 juli 2023

Description

The Zupjek Bee-eater quarry houses a big colony of Biæder. Best chances of seeing the birds are the months of May, June and July. There is a bird hide to observe the birds quietly.

Details

Access

The Zupjek Bee-eater quarry is located about 15 km north of Brezice, on Zupjek road, near the village of Bizeljsko. The area is marked with a sign with a Biæder on it. All locals know the place. You can approach the quarry far by car. Then walk about 150 meters to the bird hide. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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