Beschrijving
Reed-beds preserve the only on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast breeding colony of Lepelaar, Zwarte Ibis, Dwergaalscholver, Purperreiger, Kwak, Ralreiger, Grote Zilverreiger and Kleine Zilverreiger, and Roerdomp in some years. All year round presence of Kroeskoppelikaan, Zeearend, Bruine Kiekendief, IJsvogel and many other. Typical bottle-neck site for the migrating soaring birds, such as the both species of pelicans, Ooievaar and Zwarte Ooievaar, 36 species of birds of prey, including Keizerarend, Steppearend, Bastaardarend and thousands of Schreeuwarend, Balkansperwer, Roodpootvalk and other. Wintering species include Fluitzwaan, Reuzenzwartkopmeeuw, Zwartkoprietzanger, IJseend, Witkopeend and other. In total 309 bird species have been recorded on the just one square kilometer territory of the reserve. The BSPB/BirdLife Bulgaria's Poda Centre is open all year round and can provide valuable help, information and advise for best birding around Burgas. Many and interesting species can be seen and photographed easily and with little effort.
Details
Toegang
Easy access by car from Burgas City, taking the road E87 to the South and reversing at the road junction near Kraymorie Estate. Park site near the road ant the old bridge. Access possible by public transport as well, taking the bus 17 from the Central bus station (Avtogara Yug) towards Kraymorie Estate, do not leave the bus at its last stop in Kraymorie, but on the next bus stop toward Burgas - bus stop "Poda". Few hundred meters ahead and you will be at the BSPB/BirdLife Bulgaria's Poda Centre. The best way to explore the area is from the terrace of the Centre and by walking into the area (1-2 km distance). Birding hides and photographic hides available.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Meer , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Zee , Strand , Slikken , RietveldenOmstandigheden
Vlak , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
LenteRoute
Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
Accomodation possible for internship and volunteering. Several photographic hides available. Small shop for souvenirs, books and refreshements available.
Entering your records into the free mobile application SmartBirds Pro https://smartbirds.org/ you will help Nature conservation in Bulgaria.