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Lake Shkodra

Shkoder  >  Albania

One of the largest bird reserves in Europe, having 270 bird species. Lake Shkodra is a sanctuary for 1.5 to 2.5 million birds each year.

Añadido* por Denik Ulqini
Última actualización 2 diciembre 2020

Descripción

Lake Shkodra lies on the border of Albania and Montenegro, and is the largest lake in Southern Europe. The lake's water level varies seasonally from 4.7 to 9.8 m above sea level. which attracts many birds. The lake is one of the largest bird reserves in Europe, having 270 bird species. Half of them are migratory birds, while the other part builds their nests along the lake shore. The lake is a sanctuary for 1.5 to 2.5 million birds each year. Due to the incredible biodiversity attracted by the lake’s mix of habitats and the need for conservation, Lake Shkodra was added to the List of Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention in 1996. Maybe the most special bird is the rare Pelícano Ceñudo. Shkodra Lake is known for its evergreen colors. The water surface offers excellent grounds for thousands of wintering waterbirds whose population is dominated by diving species including Cormorán Pigmeo, Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Europeo, Somormujo Lavanco, Porrón Osculado and Focha Común. The surrounding of the lake is covered with riparian forests and wet meadows offering both excellent roosting, nesting sites and feeding sites for numerous passerines. The water lilies create a meadow of leaves and flowers used as nesting sites by thousands of Fumarel Cariblanco. Its Mediterranean rocky hinterland, olive groves and scrub are home to species including Perdiz Griega, Zarcero Grande and Collalba Rubia. Among the birds of prey that can be seen are Culebrera Europea and Águila Real.

Detalles

Accesso

There are frequent busses from Tirana to Lake Shkodra, a 2-hour drive. Buses also run to/from Ulcinj in the southernmost part of Montenegro. From the Valbona valley you have bus connections to Bajram Curri, a town near the border with Kosovo. If you have your own transport click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking spot. Froms this point you can make a walk along the shore of Lake Shkodra.

Terreno y habitat

Lago

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera , Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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