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Description
Mali Pesak Pastures Reserve represents the easternmost dunes of the Deliblato Sands dune system. Protected in 2015 as a part of the Karas-Nera Reserve, it consists of grassland on rolling sand dunes along the eastern bank of the DTD Canal.
Characteristic birds of these dry and sunny areas are Удод , Золотистая щурка , Обыкновенная горлица , Домовый сыч , Обыкновенный жулан , Лесной жаворонок , Полевой жаворонок and Хохлатый жаворонок , Береговушка , Ястребиная славка , Каменка , Полевой конёк and Лесной конёк , Зелёная пересмешка. Birds of prey include Обыкновенный осоед , Курганник , Змееяд , Орёл-карлик , Луговой лунь , etc. During migration, Сизоворонка too.
Photos by Slobodan Puzovic, Mileta Cekovic and Dragan Simic.
Details
Access
The area is accessible from the Dubovac to Vracev Gaj road, as well as from the Grebenac to Dupljaja road further north. Zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign for driving directions.
Grassland driving is prohibited, park by the roadside and explore Mali Pesak on foot. Between the southern and the northern tarmac roads there are 6.5 km as the crow flies. Carry plenty of water on hot days.
Terrain and Habitat
Steppe , Dunes , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
Spring migration , Spring , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- eBird list of the recorded species - Vracev Gaj area (south)
- eBird list of the recorded species - Dupljaja area (north)