Beschrijving
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: Bergeend, Slobeend, Wulp, Roerdomp, Buidelmees and Krekelzanger. In winter time there are flocks of waterfowl species, mostly Bergeend, Krakeend, Wintertaling and Witoogeend. Reed species are present mostly in spring migration time, so there can be seen species like Baardman, Spotvogel, Bosrietzanger and Grote Karekiet. There is also big egret colony, every year there are nesting pairs of Kwak, Ralreiger, Kleine Zilverreiger, Grote Zilverreiger, Purperreiger and Woudaap.
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Toegang
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.


