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Lake Ohrid

Struga  >  Macedonia

The reedbeds along the lake between Struga and Kalista, with flooded meadows and bushes and farmland more inland. Hills with rich forests.

Added* by Frits-Jan Maas
Most recent update 12 srpna 2023

Description

The ecological importance of Lake Ohrid has been acknowledged by the declaration of Lake Ohrid as UNESCO world heritage site in 1980. The high diversity of avifauna especially among the migratory birds. The reedbeds are packed with rákosník velký and bukáček malý is also quite common, on the lakekormorán malý, moudivláček lužní, slavík obecný, Thickbilled strnad rákosní, Black-headed Wagtails etc. are easy to see. In the trees surrounding the farmland there are ťuhýk menší and lots of Žluva hajní. The forests on the hills again numerous Žluva hajní, dudek chocholatý, woodpeckers, pěnice vousatá and lejsek bělokrký to name a few.

Details

Access

Lake Ohrid is located on the border of Albania and Macedonia near the towns of Struga and Ohrid. Best to explore the area on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Reedbeds , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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