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Description
The Mlava valley near Žagubica is an isolated valley surrounded by mountains from all sides. The River Mlava passes through the basin, from its famous well near the Žagubica town to the Gornjak Gorge which is the only entry to the valley. Because of that, the habitat and the ecosystem are pretty unique.
The grassy meadows alongside Mlava with a lot of bushes and trees in-between are an ideal place for Ortolan Bunting, Marsh Warbler, Eurasian Wryneck, and European Turtle Dove. Interestingly, the migrating Rosy Starlings find this isolated valley attractive and tend to stay longer a bit, even the signs of breeding had been recorded in year 2012 near the Žagubica town. The last week of May is your best chance to find them.
Details
Access
Take the regional road from Petrovac to Žagubica, passing through Gornjak Gorge and the small Krepoljin valley. The best places to start your exploration are the Olympic Jošanička restaurant, Trška Church, and the fishpond near the very well of Mlava, where the breeding of Rosy Starling has been recorded.
Terrain and Habitat
Grassland , Plain , Valley , River , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
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- 'Žagubica i Vrelo Mlave' eBird hotspot
- eBird barchart of both hotspots