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Jakovački Ključ Oak Forest

Belgrade  >  Serbia

A tiny remnant of once vast English oak forests that blanketed the River Sava floodplain, mere 10 km west of Belgrade.

Adicionado* por Dragan Simic
Ultima atualização 24 janeiro 2025

Descrição

Jakovački ključ English oak forest is one of the few still-standing floodplain areas with more than two centuries old oak forests. The forest, also known as SRC Surčin, has 160 hectares and almost 140 so far recorded bird species. Along the northern edge lies a canal, formerly a part of the River Galovica, adding Marreco, Gaivina-de-faces-brancas, Corvo-marinho-pigmeu, Garça-pequena and Socó-taquari to the scene but, in warm days, also a line of numerous anglers.

I particularly like Jakovački ključ in winter, when bare branches allow you to actually see all those forest birds: Tentilhão-montês, Dom-fafe, Chapim-preto, Estrelinha-de-poupa, Estrelinha-de-cabeça-listada, Tordeia, Tordo-ruivo-comum, Bico-grossudo, Lugre, etc. Woodpeckers include Pica-pau-mediano, Pica-pau-malhado-pequeno, Pica-pau-verde and Pica-pau-preto.

Later in spring, my preferred season becomes April (migration peak / early breeding season for resident species), because the oak leaves are not fully formed, making birds a bit more visible than later: Felosa-assobiadeira, Tordo-comum, Rouxinol-comum, Papa-moscas-preto, Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca, Rabirruivo-preto, Bico-grossudo, Chamariz-comum. The canal is adorned with Chapim-de-faces-pretas and Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços and the surrounding fields with Poupa. Also, there is about 50 pairs-strong colony of Garça-real with several pairs of Socó-taquari near the tarmac-covered football field in the SW.

Detalhes

Acesso

Zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign for driving directions. Jakovački ključ forest may also be reached by public bus 602, which departs from New Belgrade, Block 44. The trail marked on the map is about 6 km long. Insect repellant is a good idea in summer.

Terreno e Habitat

Floresta , Terras húmidas

Condições

Plano

Caminho circular

Sim

é útil um telescópio?

Não

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Inverno , Primavera , Migração da primavera

Rota

Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodas

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

Informação extra

Once this forest was a recreational centre (SRC Surčin) with volleyball and tennis courts, and bungalows for rent belonging to Yugoslav Army. Yet, after the 1990s army personnel refugees permanently settled the bungalows in the centre of the forest, turning it into a suburb of Surčin. Hence, nowadays there is a city connection by public transport system. Saddly, locals tend to use this forest as an unofficial rubbish tip.

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