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Krupa Monastery

Zadar  >  Croatia

This old monastery built in 1317 is a lovely green oasis on the river Krupa. A good spot to look for Sombre Tit.

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Most recent update 17 April 2024

Description

The Krupa Monastery is one of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in Croatia. It has a lovely setting along the Krupa river. The river, grasslands, agricultural fields en wooded parts are attractive to birds. The vegetation along the river is a good place to search for Sombre Tit. Other birds that you can encounter in the area are Corn Bunting, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Golden Oriole, Linnet and Subalpine Warbler.

Details

Access

The Krupa Monastery is located 70 km inland from Zadar. You can park right in front of the monastery. Click on the P in the map for directions. From the parking you can explore the area on foot along the roads.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

birdingplace
bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
accommodation
Route
200 m

Top 5 birds

Sombre Tit
1. Sombre Tit
(Poecile lugubris)
Golden Oriole
2. Golden Oriole
(Oriolus oriolus)
Garden Warbler
3. Garden Warbler
(Sylvia borin)
Spotted Flycatcher
4. Spotted Flycatcher
(Muscicapa striata)
Linnet
5. Linnet
(Linaria cannabina)

Other birds you can see here

Great Spotted Woodpecker
Great Spotted Woodpecker
(Dendrocopos major)
Eurasian Kestrel
Eurasian Kestrel
(Falco tinnunculus)
Great Tit
Great Tit
(Parus major)
Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow
(Hirundo rustica)
Wood Warbler
Wood Warbler
(Phylloscopus sibilatrix)
Blackcap
Blackcap
(Sylvia atricapilla)
Subalpine Warbler
Subalpine Warbler
(Curruca cantillans/iberiae)
Eurasian Nuthatch
Eurasian Nuthatch
(Sitta europaea)
Collared Flycatcher
Collared Flycatcher
(Ficedula albicollis)
White Wagtail
White Wagtail
(Motacilla alba)
Greenfinch
Greenfinch
(Chloris chloris)
Corn Bunting
Corn Bunting
(Emberiza calandra)

Comments & Tips

Place to stay

Camp Ljubac

Northern Dalmatia  >  Croatia

Located at the heart of Zadar's county birdwatching scene, Camp Ljubac caters perfectly to birding and nature enthusiasts. Whether you fancy a cabin or a glamping tent, the accommodations are immersed in nature. Complete with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and a wooded outdoor terrace, you'll have all you need. Close to the sea and growing in popularity among nature enthusiasts, Camp Ljubac is an ideal base for your birdwatching in Northern Dalmatia.

Offer

15% discount on the room rate + 2 free transfer from & to Zadar’s airport (in case of arrival via plane) or 2 free transfer to Zadar City Old Town. Just use the promo code BIRDING15 when you are searching for accommodation . Bookable all year for Treehouses and from beginning of May till end of October for Glamping Tents. 

Cancellation policy : Guests will be charged 30% of the reservation if they cancel. Prepayment policy : Guests must pay 30% to confirm the reservation in 3 days after booking and 70% 7 days before arrival. All prices are VAT included.

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