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Description
The Slatina area is an important breeding site for many birds connected to reedbeds such as Dværghejre (the only location of this species in Prague), Savisanger, Vandrikse, Drosselrørsanger, Rørsanger, Rørhøne or Rørspurv. Also the Rørhøg is breeding here. On the pond itself breeds many pairs of Toppet Lappedykker, Blishøne, Gråand and a few pairs of Taffeland and Troldand. In the linked rural areas breed Rødrygget Tornskade, Græshoppesanger, Sydlig Nattergal and many others. Nearby there is a breeding site of Digesvale.
During the spring migration you can see birds such as Blåhals, Bynkefugl, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Broget fluesnapper, Atlingand and many other species of waterfowl, Dobbeltbekkasin, Vibe and many, many more species.
Many birds come to spend a night in the reedbed, especially in the end of summer. It is the best place in the area where to watch Stær murmuration. Also Landsvale and Gul Vipstjert come here to spend a night.
During the weekend the location can be overcrowded by people such as fishermen or bikers so I recommend you to visit the location during weekdays. Please do not disturb birds in their breeding habitats and use just visible pathways!
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Access
Easily accesible by car. There is a small parking lot in the north of the pond. You can also arrive by public transport using a bus to station Dolnoměcholupská and then 30 minutes walking using the biking trail. It is possible to make a circular route, but only the eastern side of the pond has a paved road.