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Description
Less famous than the neighboring bigger nature reserve of Veliko Blato, the wetland of Malo Blato is nevertheless very much worth a stop. The tall grasses attract many Montagu's Harrier. In spring and summer you can often see several pairs hovering above the area. A great sight and it makes Malo Blato one of the best places in Croatia to observe or photograph Montagu's Harrier. Other birds that you have a chance to see in the area are Eurasian Curlew, Rock Partridge, Eurasian Hoopoe, Stone-curlew and Tawny Pipit. The wetland is also a popular migration corridor, which means that during migration a variety of bird species make a stop here and surprises are always possible.
There is a walkable track past a small bird observation tower at the southwest corner of the marsh. Don't expect too much of the observation tower, as it is quite low and so small that you can barely fit two people in it. Moreover, the dilapidated condition, makes you wonder whether it would be better to just skip the watchtower. Still, if the grass is tall, the higher position of the tower can be useful nonetheless.
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Access
Malo Blato nature reserve is located 10 km east from Pag Town. Turn off the main road between Pag and Povljana, and park at the side of the road. Click on a P in the map for directions to the small parking spot next to the bird observation tower.