Description
Lake Bovan is a 9 km long and 50m deep water reservoir on the Moravica mountain river. Many waterfowl find the eastern part of the lake's deep waters attractive as an overwintering destination. potáplice severní, potáplice malá, morčák velký, potápka roháč, potápka černokrká, and husice liščí are mostly regular. The first record of potáplice lední for Serbia was also recorded here. The western part of the lake with its shallow waters is an ideal place for shorebirds during migration, as Lake Bovan is on an important migration corridor.
Details
Access
Lake Bovan lies near the village of Bovan, between the towns of Aleksinac and Sokobanja. If coming from Belgrade or Novi Sad, take the Ražanj highway exit, if coming from Niš. take the Aleksinac exit. The lake is best explored by car with small detours on foot. Click on one of the 'P' markings for directions.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , WetlandConditions
Flat , HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , Bicycle , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- 'Bovansko jezero (reservoir)--velika plaža i brana' eBird hotspot
- 'Bovansko jezero (reservoir)--Mrestilište (ušće Moravice u akumulaciju)' eBird hotspot
- 'Bovansko jezero (reservoir)--središnji deo' eBird hotspot
- eBird barchart of all 3 hotspots
- IBA Sokobanjska Kotlina


