Goritsa Forest

Varna Region > Bulgaria

Extensively managed natural oak forest near the E87 road, a good place to see Balkan-fluesnapper, several species of woodpeckers and other woodland birds.

Added* by Petar Iankov
Most recent update 13 april 2020

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Description

Goritsa Forest is a place with easy access and is a nice woodland on a almost flat terrain, where Balkan-fluesnapper breeds. Presence of standing and fallen dead wood provides excellent conditions for Mellemflagspætte, Lille Flagspætte, Stor Flagspætte, Gråspætte, Grønspætte and Sortspætte, but also Skovsanger, Rødstjert and Skovpiber. The site is situated on the migratory flyway of storks, pelicans and birds of prey which can be observed from some of the open areas around.

Details

Access

Easiest way is to stop at the road restaurant Goritsa, park there and make a walk into the forest.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Mellemflagspætte
(Dendrocoptes medius)

2. Gråspætte
(Picus canus)

3. Korttået Træløber
(Certhia brachydactyla)

4. Balkan-fluesnapper
(Ficedula semitorquata)

5. Rødstjert
(Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

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