Beschreibung
Dubovacki Rit Reserve lies between the village of Dubovac and the river Danube, is about a mile long and consists of open water, reedbeds and willow and poplar riparian forest, with adjoining junipers on grassy sand dunes. Surrounding Danube shallows are a significant wintering area for waterbirds.
Once you reach the wetland, checking the western/upriver section is more rewarding in winter, while going east/downriver is more productive in spring. In winter you may look for Schelladler, Saatgans, Bläßgans, Graugans, Brandgans, Zwergsäger, Gänsesäger, Moorente, Prachttaucher, Zwergscharbe, Steppenmöwe, Wacholderdrossel, Rotdrossel, Misteldrossel.
From March onwards for Knäkente, Schwarzstorch, Weißstorch and Nachtreiher. From April for Purpurreiher, Zwergdommel, Adlerbussard and three marsh terns ( Trauerseeschwalbe, Weißbart-Seeschwalbe, Weißflügel-Seeschwalbe ). Wasserralle and Tüpfelsumpfhuhn were also recorded here, as well as Säbelschnäbler, Alpenstrandläufer and Zwergstrandläufer. Turteltaube, Bienenfresser, Neuntöter, Wiedehopf and Uferschwalbe (about 5,000 pairs downriver from Dubovac) breed here and are conspicuous in spring.
A strong easterly wind is common in the area, which can make birding challenging.
Photos by Slobodan Puzovic, Mileta Cekovic and Dragan Simic.
Details
Zugang
Access is from the village of Dubovac, 70 km / 80 min east of Belgrade. See the map and click on the "P" for the turn-off directions.
The western section is more disturbed by development, although the levee up the Danube is well worth checking, especially in winter. To reach the western section, turn right at the cross junction (coming from the direction of the town of Kovin, route marked on the map).
The eastern section has a more natural feeling and preserved habitats. For the eastern section, follow the second dirt track right, after the Dubovac village.
Technically, you can park wherever and explore further on foot. There's not much shade, so wear a hat and take water with you.
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , Feuchtgebiet , Schlammflächen , Schilfflächen , Fluss , Grasland, Wiesen , Vereinzelte Bäume und BüscheBedingungen
Offene Landschaft , StaubigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Winter , Frühjahrszug , HerbstzugRoute
unbefestigte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
A spotting scope is necessary in winter, but not in warmer months when binoculars are sufficient.

