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Description
The Hill of Ram is in a very strategic position on the Danube riverside. Because of that, many civilizations used it as an outpost over centuries, from Celts (Celtic Sanctuary) via Romans (The Lederata Fortress) to Turks (The Ram Fortress). Nowadays, only the recently renewed Ram Fortress is still supervising the Danube. The top of the hill is known as the Gorica Hill ('Small mountain'), from where the view is open towards the Srebrno Jezero Danube section.
This strategic position also attracts the birds of prey, which like to circle near the hill's peaks, especially around Gorica Hill. The predators include Musvåge, Hvepsevåge, Slangeørn, Lille Skrigeørn, Dværgørn, Havørn, Spurvehøg, Duehøg, Tårnfalk, and Lærkefalk. From other birds look for Sanglærke, Hedelærke, Turteldue, Hærfugl, Biæder, and Rødrygget Tornskade.
The Hill of Ram is part of the IBA Labudovo Okno.
Details
Access
Head to Ram town and park in one of the town's parking places or continue uphill via Karađorđeva street and the devious sandy road that extends it to the soccer stadium (avoid the steep uphill road from the town directly to the stadium, it is only passable by foot or bike). From the parking place near the stadium, the sandy road goes only slightly uphill and it is possible to continue with the car for an additional 1-1.5km, but be aware of the relatively steep sandy sections afterward. Click on a P on the map for directions to a suitable parking spot.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Steppe , River , DunesConditions
Hilly , Dry , Sandy , Open landscape , DustyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note: The list of raptor species for this birding place is based on the ornithological research conducted between 2014 and 2016, for a more recent bird list please visit eBird links below.
Links
- 'Labudovo Okno NR--brdo Gorica (Ramsko-Zatonjska peščara)' eBird hotspot
- 'Labudovo Okno NR--Ram Fortress' eBird hotspot
- 'Labudovo Okno NR--put Ram-Zatonje (Bostanište)' eBird hotspot
- 'Labudovo Okno NR--biciklistička staza Zatonje - Ram (Ramsko-Zatonjska peščara i Dunav)' eBird hotspot
- eBird barchart of all 4 hotspots
- IBA Labudovo Okno