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Vrbina

Dolenjska  >  Slovenia

Accumulation lake for the Brežice hydro plant. Gravel road beside it that crosses different habitats.

Added* by Al
Most recent update 12 desember 2022

Description

Vrbina is a large water body, bordering open fields. Wintering location for waterfowl and a migration hotspot in spring. The area is an active hunting location for Haförn. Sílaþerna breeds in the area and Haförn is nesting near by. The accumulation lake is a wintering location for Lómur.

Details

Access

Drive onto the lake bank at 45.935140, 15.514935 (this point is marked on the map with a P, click on it to get directions to that point). This point is is the entrance to one of the multiple gravel roads (Google Maps). Continue on it until 45.897743, 15.587369. The road is open for traffic and NOT private. The road is extremely wide so you can stop anywhere on it. Recommended birding from the car with frequent stops and spotting scope scans. On the other side of the lake one can also start at 45.901926, 15.584551 and finish at 45.927120, 15.541201, or vice versa.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , River , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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