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The Silver Lake Section of the Danube

Branicevo County  >  Serbia

The Danube river bank along the 'Silver Lake' tourist resort represents an excellent birding route.

Añadido* por Dragan Simic
Última actualización 15 diciembre 2024

Descripción

The Lake Srebrno jezero (Silver Lake) is actually an old oxbow meander of the River Danube. On both points connecting the meander to the main Danube watercourse it was dammed in 1971 by the Veliko Gradište-Zatonje road, which crosses the island following the river bank in the length of 7 kilometres. And those 7 km represent an excellent birding route.

A spot deserving special attention in spring is a cove with a Fumarel Cariblanco colony on floating water-lily leaves. Coming from the eastern side, it is located after the embankment and the car park, when you first spot the river Danube on your right, there it is. But the birds will not start breeding before the leaves are fully formed and strong enough to support the eggs. A good spot to spend more time checking for every conceivable bird hiding in the reeds. One of them is the Carricero Tordal, singing from every patch of reeds along the bank. Other birds to look for are Abejaruco Europeo, Alcaudón Dorsirrojo, Alcaudón Chico (uncommon), Zarcero Icterino (mostly by song) and Serín Verdecillo. Resident species include Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Pigargo Europeo, Pico Mediano, Pito Real and Picamaderos Negro.

In winter, another spot deserves special attention, a cove in front of the Zatonje Village (photos) at the western end of the route (on the Danube and not the meander). That is where I found local rarities such as Cisne Chico and Zampullín Cuellirrojo. All sorts of wintering waterfowl can be spotted here and it is best to plan for a longer water surface scanning (scope needed). This section of the Danube is known for its wintering Ánsar careto, Silbón Europeo, Porrón Moñudo, Porrón Osculado (numerous here), Serreta Chica (numerous here), Serreta Grande (fairly common), Zampullín Cuellinegro, Colimbo Chico (uncommon), Colimbo Ártico (uncommon), Cormorán Pigmeo, Alcaudón Norteño, Pinzón Real, Camachuelo Común, etc.

A strong easterly wind is common in the area, which can make birding challenging. A spotting scope is necessary in winter, but not in warmer months when binoculars are sufficient.

Detalles

Accesso

Located 110 km ( 1 h and 40 min) east of Belgrade, the lake is reachable by the Belgrade - Niš motorway, where you should turn off at the Požarevac exit and then follow the signs leading for the Veliko Gradište Town and the Srebrno jezero tourist resort. It is about 50 km from the motorway to Silver Lake. For driving directions, zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign.

Keep in mind that the northern ring road around the town of Požarevac (marked Ramska St. on Google Maps) is now closed due to the new road construction, hence use the southern road heading east to avoid the town.

Explore by car only. Park wherever you like, but at the side – each straight section of the road inspires the locals to press the accelerator as if they were racing! Explore by walking, or further driving.

In warmer months, the Silver Lake tourist resort is seriously overcrowded and best avoided (and in winter it is closed anyway).

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Río , Cañizos , Bosque

Condiciones

Plano

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

Ruta

Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

Coche , A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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