Description
Kompenzacioni bazen (compensation pool) has more than 220 species recorded by a single local birder, Ivan Medenica.
Locally common birds include ľabtuška vrchovská, pipíška chochlatá, penica obyčajná and pŕhľaviar čiernohlavý. Followed by frequent jastrab krátkoprstý, penica jarabá, sedmohlások bledý, vlha obyčajná, hrdlička poľná, chrapkáč poľný, lelek lesný and močiarnička tichá.
Local rarities include mouth-watering birds such as pelikán kučeravý, potápka ušatá, penica malá, trsteniarik tamariškový and škovran stepný.
Details
Access
At the southeast outskirts of the town of Pirot, 75km east of Niš (towards Bulgaria). For driving directions, zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture , LakeConditions
Flat , No shadow , DustyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Waterless photos were made in September, not in spring.