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Description
Largest Bulgarian natural lake, surrounded by asphalt roads and with easy access at most of the banks. Northern bank is one of the best places to see valkopääsorsa and kaulushaikara in winter time, but also big variety of waterfowl, including punakaulahanhi, uivelo, punasotka, telkkä and other. During migration enormous flocks of pelikaani can be observed, together with the three species of 'marsh' terns, herons and egrets, and other. In summer time pikkuhaikara, silkkikerttunen, pussitiainen and other passerines possible.
Details
Access
You have to get to Krayezerna roundabout (Burgas industrial zone) and turn to the West, where there are suitable places to park close to the northern bank of the lake. Then walk to the places where birds in the lake are visible from. Very productive site can be the bank close to the water treatment plant.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can get more detailed and actual information about the site at the BSPB - BirdLife Centre Poda (see Poda Reserve birding place) which is open all year round.
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