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Pešter Plateau - Karajukića Bunari

Raška, West Serbia  >  Serbia

An important highland peat bog stopover site for migratory birds on the Pešter Plateau.

Geplaatst* door Mileta Čeković
Meest recente update 2 december 2025

Beschrijving

Karajukića Bunari is a village on the 1200-meter Pešter plateau, known as the coldest place in Serbia, with over 130 days per year of sub-zero temperatures and the lowest temperature recorded of -40°C (-40°F too). The area is also known for 'temperature inversion' as cold air from surrounding mountains is retained on the plateau, especially on the lowest points around the lake near the village, while the temperature on the surrounding hills is several degrees higher.

The wider area around the lake is a convenient stop for many birds during migration. Highlight (but regular) bird species include Grote Zaagbek (breeding), Kwartelkoning, Zwarte Ibis, Vale Gier, Slangenarend, ​Arendbuizerd, ​Grauwe Kiekendief (breeding), Kleine Torenvalk (august), Tapuit, Duinpieper, and Roodkeelpieper (migration). Also recorded are Zilverplevier, Goudplevier, Aziatische Goudplevier, Morinelplevier, Grauwe Franjepoot, Vorkstaartplevier, Poelruiter, ​Lachstern,​ Steppekiekendief, and Alpenkauw (winter).

The best months to visit are August and May, although this is an excellent birding place all year round.

Details

Toegang

Karajukića Bunari village can be accessed from Sjenica (over Buđevo) or Duga Poljana (over Tuzinje). There is a dirt road from the village to the lake which is usually passable by normal cars. The two observation towers are accessible only by foot, although both are not too far from the dirt roads. There is also an embankment on the west side of the lake that is very convenient for watching birds. Note the many streams flowing and many ponds scattered around when walking through the meadows surrounding the lake.

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland , Grasland/weide , Vlakte , Dal , Meer

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Nat , Open landschap , Geen schaduw

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Herfst , Lente , Zomer , Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Najaarstrek , Voorjaarstrek , Lente , Zomer , Herfst

Route

Onverharde weg , Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

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Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

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