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Ivaylovgrad Reservoir

Haskovo  >  Bulgaria

Bank of shallow fresh water body next to an asphalt road and a mixture of pastures, crop fields, lines and patches of trees and bushes.

Added* by Petar Iankov
Most recent update 21 juni 2025

Description

The landscape around Ivaylovgrad Reservoir has a mosaic of habitats consisting of bushes, trees and grassy vegetation on the bank of this large fresh-water body with shallow water along the banks. An interesting combination of dry habitats and a wetland. In spring and summer the site can produce good views of Hauksanger and Sultansanger. During the migration periods (March-May and July-October) Knekkand, Stylteløper, Avosett, Skogsnipe and other birds can be observed. In winter time Knoppsvane, Gravand, Laksand and other waterfowl is possible.

Other birds that can been observed include Topphegre, Gåsegribb, Svartglente, Havørn, Kirkeugle, Hærfugl, Bieter, Dvergspett, Pirol, Tornskate, Rødhodevarsler, Trelerke, Olivensanger, Amursvale, Sørnattergal, Black-headed wagtail, Svarthodespurv and Kornspurv.

Details

Access

Ivaylovgrad Reservoir is located near the village of Borislavtsi. The area is easy accessable, it is possible to stop near the road (road is far from busy), near a water spring. Press P on the map for directions. Very scarce public transport (once-twice a day). Easy to walk and explore quite a large area around. It is safe to leave the car near the road. In general you can see most of the birds in the area in one to one and a half hours.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Plain , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The site is close (less than a kilometer) from the village of Borislavtsi, where it is possible to find food and to rest in a village cafe.

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