Description
The lagoons of the Mirna River delta are vital to the migration, overwintering and nesting of many water birds. Interesting and surprising observations are always possible from the mouth of the river upstream. This can be easily done by bike, on foot or by car. You can explore the area for hours and continue upstream and then return to the starting point on good roads without any problems. All around other good observation possibilities. Very suitable for family holidays as there are large campsites in the immediate vicinity (e.g. in Lanterna). Among the birds you can encounter are strnad černohlavý, mandelík hajní, včelojed lesní, orlík krátkoprstý, cistovník rákosníkový, sedmihlásek švitořivý, křepelka polní, koliha malá, ibis hnědý, kvakoš noční, výreček malý, volavka stříbřitá, cetie jižní, vrabec italský, vrabec pokřovní, skřivánek krátkoprstý, vlha pestrá, pisík obecný, rybák obecný, ťuhýk obecný, bělořit šedý, vlaštovka skalní, skalník modrý, čáp černý, pěnice bělohrdlá, pěnice vousatá, moták lužní, strnad luční, ťuhýk rudohlavý, volavka červená, racek černohlavý, dudek chocholatý, strnad cvrčivý, volavka rusohlavá and sýček obecný.
Details
Access
Car, bike, on foot. Best from Antenal, bridge. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Mountain , Steppe , Lake , Sea , River , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Agriculture , ForestConditions
Flat , Wet , No shadow , Dusty , Open landscape , Dry , Rocky , HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , AutumnRoute
Unpaved road , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
With 53 kilometres the river Mirna is Istria's longest river.


