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Vrana Fields

Zadarska županija  >  Croatia

Agricultural fields, with many meadows and scattered trees, great for migration and raptors, among other things.

Added* by Josip Turkalj
Most recent update 24 április 2024

Description

The agricultural fields west of the town of Vrana are a great area for viewing raptors, finding Szirti fogoly, Szalakóta, vörösfejű gébics, Tövisszúró gébics and many more. In the period from May to September, check the poplars and willows for Szalakóta. Fehérkarmú vércse are found frequently hunting in the area. Kabasólyom also hunts in the area. Kék vércse can be seen in great numbers during migration.

Details

Access

The agricultural fields are located north of Lake Vransko and northwest of the town of Vrana. You can get there by car and park along the road. The route is very walkable. Click on a P in the map for directions. The circular route indicated on the map is about 10 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Szalakóta
1. Szalakóta
(Coracias garrulus)
Hamvas rétihéja
2. Hamvas rétihéja
(Circus pygargus)
Barna rétihéja
3. Barna rétihéja
(Circus aeruginosus)
Kék vércse
4. Kék vércse
(Falco vespertinus)
Szuharbújó
5. Szuharbújó
(Cisticola juncidis)

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Comments & Tips

Place to stay

Camp Ljubac

Northern Dalmatia  >  Croatia

Located at the heart of Zadar's county birdwatching scene, Camp Ljubac caters perfectly to birding and nature enthusiasts. Whether you fancy a cabin or a glamping tent, the accommodations are immersed in nature. Complete with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and a wooded outdoor terrace, you'll have all you need. Close to the sea and growing in popularity among nature enthusiasts, Camp Ljubac is an ideal base for your birdwatching in Northern Dalmatia.

Offer

15% discount on the room rate + 2 free transfer from & to Zadar’s airport (in case of arrival via plane) or 2 free transfer to Zadar City Old Town. Just use the promo code BIRDING15 when you are searching for accommodation . Bookable all year for Treehouses and from beginning of May till end of October for Glamping Tents. 

Cancellation policy : Guests will be charged 30% of the reservation if they cancel. Prepayment policy : Guests must pay 30% to confirm the reservation in 3 days after booking and 70% 7 days before arrival. All prices are VAT included.

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