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Lake Shkodra

Shkoder  >  Albania

One of the largest bird reserves in Europe, having 270 bird species. Lake Shkodra is a sanctuary for 1.5 to 2.5 million birds each year.

Aggiunto* da Denik Ulqini
Ultimo aggiornamento 2 dicembre 2020

Descrizione

Lake Shkodra lies on the border of Albania and Montenegro, and is the largest lake in Southern Europe. The lake's water level varies seasonally from 4.7 to 9.8 m above sea level. which attracts many birds. The lake is one of the largest bird reserves in Europe, having 270 bird species. Half of them are migratory birds, while the other part builds their nests along the lake shore. The lake is a sanctuary for 1.5 to 2.5 million birds each year. Due to the incredible biodiversity attracted by the lake’s mix of habitats and the need for conservation, Lake Shkodra was added to the List of Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention in 1996. Maybe the most special bird is the rare Pellicano riccio. Shkodra Lake is known for its evergreen colors. The water surface offers excellent grounds for thousands of wintering waterbirds whose population is dominated by diving species including Marangone minore, Moretta, Moriglione, Svasso maggiore, Quattrocchi and Folaga. The surrounding of the lake is covered with riparian forests and wet meadows offering both excellent roosting, nesting sites and feeding sites for numerous passerines. The water lilies create a meadow of leaves and flowers used as nesting sites by thousands of Mignattino piombato. Its Mediterranean rocky hinterland, olive groves and scrub are home to species including Coturnice, Canapino levantino and Monachella. Among the birds of prey that can be seen are Biancone and Aquila reale.

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Accesso

There are frequent busses from Tirana to Lake Shkodra, a 2-hour drive. Buses also run to/from Ulcinj in the southernmost part of Montenegro. From the Valbona valley you have bus connections to Bajram Curri, a town near the border with Kosovo. If you have your own transport click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking spot. Froms this point you can make a walk along the shore of Lake Shkodra.

Terreno e habitat

Lago

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno , Primavera , Migrazione autunnale , Migrazione primaverile

Percorso

Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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