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Lotoshino Ponds

Moscow Oblast  >  Russia

The best place to go birdwatching in the region, many rare and sought-after species can be seen here, including various eagles, storks and others.

Añadido* por Gleb Berloff
Última actualización 20 abril 2021

Descripción

The sheer diversity of sought-after wildlife in Lotoshino here is immense and well-worth a visit even though the place is somewhat hard to get to. Anyone interested in birdwatching in Moscow Oblast should spare a day for this place, as missing it is absolutely unthinkable.

Cigüeña Blanca breed in the village Bol'shaya Sestra, and can be seen rather reliably. The entire area of the ponds is an excellent place to observe Pigargo Europeo, in fact, many visitors believe seeing this eagle is guaranteed here, and this may be the most reliable site in a huge radius of Moscow. Other raptors which use the reserve are Águila Pomerana and Águila Moteada. Although both eagles have a good presence here, seeing the eagles is not guaranteed. For best results, visit a place described at the end.

In recent years, sightings of Cigüeña Negra seem to have increased exponentially, and in 2020 a Cigüeña Negra summered here. The stork favoured the south-western parts of the area, and in fact this area, indicated by a map, is also the area where most eagle sightings appear to be concentrated. This is the only place in the region where Cisne Cantor breeds, which can be seen on the large ponds. The surrounding forests hold Búho Real, Urogallo Común, Mochuelo Boreal and Cárabo Uralense among more common ones.

Detalles

Accesso

This reserve is best reached by car from Moscow, or alternatively by taxi from Volokolamsk to Bol'shaya Sestra. It is doable by public transport but difficult as timetables aren't the best for the region.

From Volokolamsk, turn down the R108 and continue down to Maslennikovo, where it joins the R107. Turn left, and then in the first possible place turn right onto a road heading north. Continue down this road to Borki and Bol'shaya Sestra, park and explore the ponds on foot.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Humedal , Lago , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Verano

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

The area is a fish farm, and the guards of the fish farm sometimes get nervous when people visit. To avoid any confrontations, a link is provided down below to a phone number which you should call before visiting, mentioning the date and number of people with you.

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