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Beschreibung
The Bank of Major Gavrilovic, colloquially called Dorcolski kej (Dorcol Quay), is possibly the best winter wildfowling spot in the city.
Highlight species: Gänsesäger, Mittelsäger, Zwergsäger, Kolbenente, Bergente, Samtente, Sterntaucher and Prachttaucher. These days (winter 2025) look out for the Rothalstaucher, Ohrentaucher, Eisente, plus American Ringschnabelente. There is a breeding pair of Seeadler at the Veliko Ratno Island and they can be seen year-round, but the best chances are in winter, when they hunt ducks around the island. Also, about 4000 Zwergscharbe overwinter in the city in recent years (down from 7000 15 years ago).
In late February and March, the only duck species that does not overwinter here is heading back – the Knäkente. By the end of March, Schwarzstorch are back (they will be noticeable on autumn migration in late September and October, too), as well as Nachtreiher. In March and November Kranich are a possibility.
Photos by Josip Saric and Dragan Simic.
Details
Zugang
You can park nearby (click on a P in the map for directions to a parking) and then explore further on foot. The quay is good for walking, cycling, wheelchairs/mobility equipment users, and strollers.
Reachable by public busses 79 & 24.
Terrain und Habitat
Fluss , SchlammflächenBedingungen
Flach , Trocken , Offene LandschaftRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
Herbst , WinterBeste Beobachtungszeit
WinterRoute
asphaltierte Straße , Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , RollstuhlBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Beside a few small flocks by the bank, most of the birds will be in shallows by the Veliko Ratno Island, some 400+ metres away, which calls for a scope.
No need to hurry in the morning because there is often mist hanging above the water. It happened to me that there wasn't even a trace of fog in the city, so I went down to the river - which then I couldn't see at all, not to mention the birds. There is always some breeze over the river, which is very unpleasant in winter - don't forget a warm hat and gloves.