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Pešter Plateau - Karajukića Bunari

Raška, West Serbia  >  Serbia

An important highland peat bog stopover site for migratory birds on the Pešter Plateau.

Ajouté* par Mileta Čeković
Dernière actualisation 2 décembre 2025

Description

Karajukića Bunari is a village on the 1200-meter Pešter plateau, known as the coldest place in Serbia, with over 130 days per year of sub-zero temperatures and the lowest temperature recorded of -40°C (-40°F too). The area is also known for 'temperature inversion' as cold air from surrounding mountains is retained on the plateau, especially on the lowest points around the lake near the village, while the temperature on the surrounding hills is several degrees higher.

The wider area around the lake is a convenient stop for many birds during migration. Highlight (but regular) bird species include Harle bièvre (breeding), Râle des genêts, Ibis falcinelle, Vautour fauve, Circaète Jean-le-Blanc, ​Buse féroce, ​Busard cendré (breeding), Faucon crécerellette (august), Traquet motteux, Pipit rousseline, and Pipit à gorge rousse (migration). Also recorded are Pluvier argenté, Pluvier doré, Pluvier fauve, Pluvier guignard, Phalarope à bec étroit, Glaréole à collier, Chevalier stagnatile, ​Sterne hansel,​ Busard pâle, and Chocard à bec jaune (winter).

The best months to visit are August and May, although this is an excellent birding place all year round.

Détails

Accès

Karajukića Bunari village can be accessed from Sjenica (over Buđevo) or Duga Poljana (over Tuzinje). There is a dirt road from the village to the lake which is usually passable by normal cars. The two observation towers are accessible only by foot, although both are not too far from the dirt roads. There is also an embankment on the west side of the lake that is very convenient for watching birds. Note the many streams flowing and many ponds scattered around when walking through the meadows surrounding the lake.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Prairie , Plaine , Vallée , Lac

Conditions

Plat , Marécageux , Paysage ouvert , Pas d'ombre

Boucle

Oui

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Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Automne , Printemps , Eté , Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration automnale , Migration printanière , Printemps , Eté , Automne

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Sentier large , Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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