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Dalmatian Pelicans Rock

Shkodra lake  >  Albania

Zogaj is the last village of Shkodra lake, near the border to Montenegro. Dalmatian Pelican stay here on a few rocks at the lake.

Added* by Hebo
Most recent update 30 January 2023

Description

Shkodra Lake is a must see birding destination with 283 species, migratory and non migratory. On the route to the Dalmatian Pelican site you can easily see birds like Grey Heron, Little Egret, Great Cormorant and other water birds. And plenty of small passerines, finches and tits. Also birds of prey like Common Buzzard, Western Marsh Harrier, Osprey etc.

Details

Access

Easy accessible by car, until the point in Zogaj where you have to take a boat with a guide to go to the exact place for Dalmatian Pelican and not disturbing them during birding and photographing. cycling to the area is also a good option. From Shkodra city center its only 12 km to Zogaj.

Terrain and Habitat

River , Lake , Wetland , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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