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Jakovački Ključ Oak Forest

Belgrade  >  Serbia

A tiny remnant of once vast English oak forests that blanketed the River Sava floodplain, mere 10 km west of Belgrade.

Añadido* por Dragan Simic
Última actualización 24 enero 2025

Descripción

Jakovački ključ English oak forest is one of the few still-standing floodplain areas with more than two centuries old oak forests. The forest, also known as SRC Surčin, has 160 hectares and almost 140 so far recorded bird species. Along the northern edge lies a canal, formerly a part of the River Galovica, adding Cerceta Carretona, Fumarel Cariblanco, Cormorán Pigmeo, Avetorillo común and Martinete Común to the scene but, in warm days, also a line of numerous anglers.

I particularly like Jakovački ključ in winter, when bare branches allow you to actually see all those forest birds: Pinzón Real, Camachuelo Común, Carbonero Garrapinos, Reyezuelo Sencillo, Reyezuelo Listado, Zorzal Charlo, Zorzal Alirrojo, Picogordo Común, Jilguero Lúgano, etc. Woodpeckers include Pico Mediano, Pico Menor, Pito Real and Picamaderos Negro.

Later in spring, my preferred season becomes April (migration peak / early breeding season for resident species), because the oak leaves are not fully formed, making birds a bit more visible than later: Mosquitero Silbador, Zorzal Común, Ruiseñor Común, Papamoscas Cerrojillo, Colirrojo Real, Colirrojo Tizón, Picogordo Común, Serín Verdecillo. The canal is adorned with Pájaro-moscón Europeo and Carricero Tordal and the surrounding fields with Abubilla común. Also, there is about 50 pairs-strong colony of Garza Real with several pairs of Martinete Común near the tarmac-covered football field in the SW.

Detalles

Accesso

Zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign for driving directions. Jakovački ključ forest may also be reached by public bus 602, which departs from New Belgrade, Block 44. The trail marked on the map is about 6 km long. Insect repellant is a good idea in summer.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Humedal

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Once this forest was a recreational centre (SRC Surčin) with volleyball and tennis courts, and bungalows for rent belonging to Yugoslav Army. Yet, after the 1990s army personnel refugees permanently settled the bungalows in the centre of the forest, turning it into a suburb of Surčin. Hence, nowadays there is a city connection by public transport system. Saddly, locals tend to use this forest as an unofficial rubbish tip.

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