Descrição
In Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve since 2001 a total of 259 different bird species have been recorded on this protected area of 122,7 hectares. Up to 50 species of breeding birds have been recorded at the reserve so far, although the exact number varies from year to year. There are two separate areas you can visit: a brackish lagoon and a freshwater marsh. In the brackish lagoon you can see birds like Andorinha-do-mar-anã, Andorinha-do-mar-comum, Borrelho-de-coleira-interrompida, Alfaiate and Pernilongo. The freshwater marsh offers an excellent breeding habitat for several species which are rare breeders in Slovenia, such as Garça-pequena, Frango-d'água, Fuinha-dos-juncos and Garça-roxa, the latter nesting only here and nowhere else in the country. Also you can often see Corvo-marinho-pigmeu and Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis. The dense reedbeds and waterside bushes are occupied by many pairs of Felosa-dos-juncos, rouxinol-dos-caniços, Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços and Rouxinol-bravo.
In winter the reserve hosts large numbers of waterbirds. Many ducks, geese and grebes, but also small flocks of Chapim-de-faces-pretas, Escrevedeira-dos-caniços and Chapim-de-bigode. The wet meadows are a favoured feeding area of Narceja-comum, Maçarico-real and Petinha-ribeirinha. But there are many more birds you can encounter, see the birdlist below.
Detalhes
Acesso
To get to Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve, you should exit highway Bivje – Koper at exit Bertoki and turn towards AMZS base. As soon as you cross the road bridge over the highway, turn left. Koper bus and railway station are located nearby the reserve. As no public transportation is available from there to the reserve entrance at Bertoška bonifika, visitors arriving this way are adviced to take a taxi or walk along the Parenzana cycling track to the reserve (approx 20 minutes).
Click on a P in the map of the area you want to visit, the brackish lagoon or the freshwater marsh.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Campina , Mar , Rio , LamaçaisCondições
Plano , PantanosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , OutonoRota
Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
Entrance to the nature reserve is free of charge, while guided tours are charged. Guided tours, which are obligatory for groups, take place during the week (Monday to Friday) between 9.00 and 14.00. Their number is limited, so we recommend to the groups to arrange an appointment at least two weeks in advance.


