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Deliblato Sands Reserve – Western Borders

Banat, Vojvodina  >  Serbia

The west borders of Deliblato Sands Reserve have a unique and diverse flora and fauna.

Added* by Mileta Čeković
Most recent update 3 december 2024

Description

Deliblato Sands Reserve's west borders is an area of steppe, sandy and agricultural open landscape habitats, as well as patches of black locust, black pine, Scots pine, and various deciduous forest species. The area shines in spring when migratory birds come and it is not too hot. Also, October is very nice and pleasant.

včelárik zlatý, dudok chochlatý, krakľa belasá, vlha obyčajná, and hrdlička poľná are common here. Larks include pipíška chochlatá, škovránok poľný, škovránik stromový and škovránka krátkoprstá. From Buntings there are strnádka lúčna, strnádka záhradná, strnádka čiernohlavá and strnádka obyčajná. Also present are penica jarabá, penica slávikovitá, pŕhľaviar červenkastý, pŕhľaviar čiernohlavý, ľabtuška poľná, strakoš obyčajný, strakoš kolesár and krutohlav hnedý.

Among other more common birds of prey, the sandy dunes are also patrolled by hadiar krátkoprstý and sokol kobcovitý.

Details

Access

After about 50 minutes drive from Belgrade, there are 3 main access points to the western borders of the Deliblato Sands Nature Reserve: Devojački Bunar ("Girl's Well"), Dolovo ("Valley Village"), and Mramorak ("Marble Pebble"). To access the entrance from Devojački Bunar, head to Vladimirovac village and follow ways to the northern P mark. To access the entrance from Dolovo, head to the Dolovo village and continue straight following ways to the middle P mark. To access the entrance from Mramorak, head to the village with the same name and follow the turn left to the southern P mark. Click on any P in the map to get directions or coordinates.

All three entry points are interesting in different ways, while Devojački Bunar is the most accessible and has the most tourist infrastructure, Dolovo and Mramorak are more productive for birding. There are many, many paths and sandy roads through Deliblato Sands, especially near the borders. Some suggested paths are drawn on the map, but feel free to explore additional paths (as seen on the satellite map) that lead to your preferred habitat, grassland, scattered bushes, low-deciduous forest, or agricultural.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Steppe , Dunes , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Sandy , Dry , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Bring at least 1l of water per person as climate in the Deliblato Sands is dry and hot on sunny days. Always stick to established tracks and respect wildlife!

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