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Description
The waterbirds are generally good at Čenta Fish Farm, e.g. waders include Little Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, Wood Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper. Whiskered Tern and Pygmy Cormorant are common. Herons include Little Bittern, Purple Heron, Squacco Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, as well as uncommon Cattle Egret and Glossy Ibis ; while marsh songbirds include Penduline Tit, Bearded Tit, Marsh Warbler, Great Reed Warbler and Savi's Warbler. The central pasture doubles as the air force training ground, hence the field is dotted by small yet deep explosion craters - mini-reedbeds with Sedge Warblers and Purple Herons.
Personally, I usually visit the area for grassland species, e.g. Common Quail, European Turtle Dove, Montagu's Harrier, Eurasian Hoopoe, Red-backed Shrike, Lesser Grey Shrike, Common Nightingale, uncommon Bluethroat, Black Redstart, European Stonechat, Western Yellow Wagtail, etc.
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Access
By the northern end of the Čenta village turn into an inconspicuous dirt road leading to the Veliki Alas fish farm, an abandoned Tamis River oxbow lake north of the village. If there were rains recently, this first section of 300 metres is not passable by car (and sometimes because of the deep ruts left by tractor tyres it may not be passable even when dry).
After this, turn left and follow the mostly good dirt track (yet, with several large potholes). It will take you along the oxbow lake (left hand side is not used for fish production and the entrance is not restricted) and through a pasture with scattered bushes, a lot of dust (I mean a lot!) and no shade. Carry plenty of water on hot days.
For driving directions, zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign.