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Meladia River Ford

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This part of Meladia valley can be fantastic during spring migration, and the area can be packed with migrants.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 31 október 2023

Description

Somewhat further inland, you come accross a river ford that crosses the Meladia river (also called the Tsihliotas river). This whole area of Meladia valley can be fantastic during spring migration, and especially during fall conditions. There are several areas worth a visit here.

The river ford itself holds water during early spring, and several pools are present next to the river. These can be great for törpegém, Kis vízicsibe and many other species, like storks, herons and Vörös ásólúd. The surrounding bushes are great for Nádirigó, Szürke légykapó and Kerti rozsdafarkú. The sky can be packed with flocks of hirundines, swifts and Gyurgyalag. Also, larger migrants, like storks and herons, can be seen flying overhead.

Just north of the area is a small fig grove which provides great shelter for many migrants. These fig trees can be packed with flycatchers and warblers, but also species like Nádirigó and migrating olívgeze. There's also a small building covered in vegetation, which can be great for migrants too.

There's a small track the leads you more inland, and lies adjacent to the river. This track can definitely be worth searching for migrants.

On the other side of the ford (eastside), you can search the bushes and shrubs for migrants too. This part of the valley is also great for Csukár.

Details

Access

The area can be accessed by the roads and paths in the area. You can search the area by walking these paths.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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