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Drina River near Badovinci

Mačva  >  Serbia

The pebbly lower flow of the Drina River hides some real birding gems.

Added* by Mileta Čeković
Most recent update 24 June 2024

Description

The star species of the Drina River near Badovinci is Little Tern.

Little Tern can be found from May to August along most of the pebbly 30km long lower flow of the Drina River, from the confluence of the Drina into the Sava River to the confluence of the Jadar tributary into the Drina. Breeding of Little Tern has been confirmed in this area too. However, access is mostly difficult due to many gravel pits scattered around the river banks and old meanders. Luckily, the bank of Drina around Pavlović Bridge near Badovinci is easily accessed featuring even a small river quay, from which birds flying upstream or downstream can be easily spotted.

Details

Access

From Badovinci go west towards Pavlović Bridge and Bijeljina. However, on the first bend to the left, continue straight, and after 150m turn left to a gravel road leading to many gravel pits. After 1 km you will reach the river bank with the spacious parking place and a small quay. Here just wait and Little Tern will come either from the upstream or downstream side.

Terrain and Habitat

River , Beach

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There are many gravel pits along the lower flow of the Drina River and Little Tern can be found near most of them. One of the best other places to visit is the Crna Bara gravel pit near the village of the same name.

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