Descrizione
Lake Ptuj is very important for wintering birds and also represents an important resting place for migratory birds. Many duck species can be observed on the lake – from Quattrocchi and Codone to the rare Moretta grigia and Moretta codona. Occasionally the Orchetto marino and Orco marino. Lake Ptuj is the most important wintering place for the Pesciaiola in Slovenia, who can often be accompanied by the Smergo maggiore and rarely the Smergo minore. The diversity of gulls is especially high at the time of migration. The Tuffetto, Svasso maggiore and Svasso piccolo can regularly be observed here, whereas the Svasso collorosso is rarely to be seen. In winter time we can also spot the Strolaga mezzana and Strolaga minore. Flocks of Cormorano, in which Marangone minore is frequently present, sit on various structures on the lake. Many fields that are surrounding the lake give us the possibility to observe various birds bound to this type of habitat as well. In addition to the Sterna comune, the artificial islands on the lake also represent the nesting ground for a large Gabbiano comune colony and individual pairs of the Gabbiano corallino.
Dettagli
Accesso
You get off the train at the Ptuj train station. To get to the lake you have to go towards river Drava, which we crossed a few moments before with the train. By passing an avenue and going through a smaller park we reach the river bank. We continue west, past a round tower towards the pedestrian bridge. You cross the bridge and begin your walk around the lake (10 km) on an embankment. If you visit the lake in a spring or summer morning, your walk should start on the left side of the lake, due to light conditions.
Terreno e habitat
LagoCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Autunno , Primavera , InvernoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
In spring various species of orchids grow on dry meadows that can be found on the southern side of the embankment, among which the three-toothed orchid and the pyramidal orchid are the most numerous.


