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Batizovské štrkoviská

Prešovský kraj  >  Slovakia

Big area of gravel pits close to the village of Batizovce with a view of the High Tatra Mountains.

Added* by Pavel Gurník
Most recent update 27 srpnja 2022

Description

Close to the village of Svit you can find a series of gravel pits near Batizovce. The lakes are mainly used by anglers and attract a lot of birds. The Batizovské gravel pits also offer great views of the Tatras and the Podtatranska basin. Among the birds you can encounter are Orao Kliktaš, Bukoč, Galeb Klaukavac, Kržulja, Patka Pupčanica, Žuta strnadica, Močvarna Strnadica, Žutarica, Gorska Pastirica, Crnoglavi Batić and Grmuša čevrljinka.

Details

Access

The area is located 10 km west of the city of Poprad. You can get to the gravel pits by car and explore the area on foot. Note: Some gravel pits are still actively in use and not accessible.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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