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Description
Radensko Polje is a small karst plain south-east of Ljubljana. The landscape is a mosaic of wet meadows, fields, hedgerows and surrounding forest edges, creating a rich variety of habitats within a compact area.
The plain is home to bocian biely, volavka popolavá, volavka purpurová, beluša veľká and beluša malá. Seasonal floods attract ducks such as chochlačka sivá, kačica chrapka, kačica hvizdárka and chochlačka vrkočatá, as well as kalužiačik malý and kalužiak perlavý, while rybárik riečny can be found along streams. Raptors include myšiak hôrny , sokol myšiar (pustovka) and jastrab veľký, with sokol kobcovitý passing during migration. Warblers and several woodpeckers add to the diversity.
Though not the easiest birding location - birds tend to be elusive and the terrain challenging - Radensko Polje rewards patience with excellent birdlife and scenic karst landscape.
Details
Access
Radensko Polje is located 40 km south-east of Ljubljana. You can park at the visitor center or at the village cafe. Press on a P in the map for directions to a parking. Public transport is also possible: Bus line 78 runs from Ljubljana to Videm with a stop in Velika Račna. Nearest train station is in a nearby village of Čušperk on the Ljubljana - Kočevje line.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Mud flats , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscape , Wet , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , AutumnRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can explore the area on foot or by bike. The route shown on the map is about 6 km one way.