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Description
Lake Ptuj is very important for wintering birds and also represents an important resting place for migratory birds. Many duck species can be observed on the lake – from Common Goldeneye and Northern Pintail to the rare Greater Scaup and Long-tailed Duck. Occasionally the Common Scoter and Velvet Scoter. Lake Ptuj is the most important wintering place for the Smew in Slovenia, who can often be accompanied by the Goosander and rarely the Red-breasted Merganser. The diversity of gulls is especially high at the time of migration. The Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe and Black-necked Grebe can regularly be observed here, whereas the Red-necked Grebe is rarely to be seen. In winter time we can also spot the Black-throated Diver and Red-throated Diver. Flocks of Great Cormorant, in which Pygmy Cormorant is frequently present, sit on various structures on the lake. Many fields that are surrounding the lake give us the possibility to observe various birds bound to this type of habitat as well. In addition to the Common Tern, the artificial islands on the lake also represent the nesting ground for a large Black-headed Gull colony and individual pairs of the Mediterranean Gull.
Details
Access
You get off the train at the Ptuj train station. To get to the lake you have to go towards river Drava, which we crossed a few moments before with the train. By passing an avenue and going through a smaller park we reach the river bank. We continue west, past a round tower towards the pedestrian bridge. You cross the bridge and begin your walk around the lake (10 km) on an embankment. If you visit the lake in a spring or summer morning, your walk should start on the left side of the lake, due to light conditions.
Terrain and Habitat
LakeConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Autumn , Spring , WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
In spring various species of orchids grow on dry meadows that can be found on the southern side of the embankment, among which the three-toothed orchid and the pyramidal orchid are the most numerous.