Descrizione
The lake Veliko Blato also known as Mika Alas fish farm is a great place to come birding just outside center of Belgrade. The lake is surrounded by marsh vegetation and very rich in fish. Some of the highlight birds are: Volpoca, Mestolone, Chiurlo maggiore, Tarabuso, Pendolino and Locustella fluviatile. In winter time there are flocks of waterfowl species, mostly Volpoca, Canapiglia, Alzavola and Moretta tabaccata. Reed species are present mostly in spring migration time, so there can be seen species like Basettino, Canapino maggiore, Cannaiola verdognola and Cannareccione. There is also big egret colony, every year there are nesting pairs of Nitticora, Sgarza ciuffetto, Garzetta, Airone bianco maggiore, Airone rosso and Tarabusino.
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Accesso
Easily accesiblle by bus 104, 101, 95, 96 or by car. Best way to see birds is on foot. Note: Before you go birding you have to report your arrival to the manager (the management building is marked with an asterisk), but birders are generally welcome. You can make a circular walk around the lake (6.25 km long) and along the route you find a birdwatching tower.


