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Beschrijving
Once upon a time, vast forests of English oak blanketed the Sava River floodplain, all the way from Croatia down to the river’s confluence in Belgrade. Gazetted as the “nature monument” in 2013, one of the few remaining – Bojčinska Forest by the village of Progar covers 670 ha / 1650 ac, and has 108 recorded bird species and 60 species of mammals (1/3 of them are bats). In addition to oak, the forest is rich in hornbeam and narrow-leaved ash.
Common species include Appelvink, Gekraagde Roodstaart, Groenling, Zanglijster, Nachtegaal, Zwartkop, and Eurasian Wielewaal, followed by frequent Glanskop , and Withalsvliegenvanger. Middelste Bonte Specht is particularly common in this habitat, together with Zwarte Specht as well as Groene Specht.
The forest edge and surrounding fields hold Ooievaar, Western Bruine Kiekendief, Gele Kwikstaart, Paapje and Roodborsttapuit. From their bush-top positions, Grauwe Gors sing, while Veldleeuwerik perform their song-flights. Close to mid-day, thermals start to rise, attracting Zeearend, Zwarte Wouw and, in winter, Rode Wouw too.
Photos by Milica Buha / Wikimedia Commons and Surčin Municipality.
Details
Toegang
Zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign for driving directions. Bojčinska Forest can also be reached by public bus 605, which departs from Ledine.
The circular trail marked at the map is 6.3 km long. It could be muddy in some parts, but it is also possible to shorten it to the western or the eastern half only.
Terrein en leefgebied
BosOmstandigheden
Vlak , GladRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , LenteRoute
Verharde weg , Onverharde weg , Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was known for his hunting forays into this forest, only months prior to his assassination during a 1934 state visit to France. During WWII, the forest was used as a base of the local Partisan squad (the communist resistance), hiding in subterranean shelters. Fleeing from Nazis, local villagers were hiding there as well. Some of those shelters are still around.
After birding, you can have refreshments or breakfast at the Bojčinska Koleba restaurant, on the left hand side of the entrance road. If you want to stay longer, there are wooden cabins for rent.