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Description
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 rybár malý, rybár riečny, kulík morský, šabliarka modronohá and šišila bocianovítá. The freshwater marsh offers an excellent breeding habitat for several species which are rare breeders in Slovenia, such as bučiačik močiarny, chriašteľ vodný, cistovník ryšavý and volavka purpurová, the latter nesting only here and nowhere else in the country. Also you can often see kormorán malý and kaňa močiarna. The dense reedbeds and waterside bushes are occupied by many pairs of trsteniarik malý, trsteniarik bahenný, trsteniarik veľký and cetia západná.
In winter the reserve hosts large numbers of waterbirds. Many ducks, geese and grebes, but also small flocks of kúdeľníčka lužná, strnádka trstinová and fúzatka trstinová. The wet meadows are a favoured feeding area of močiarnica mekotavá, hvizdák veľký and ľabtuška vrchovská. But there are many more birds you can encounter, see the birdlist below.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , Sea , River , Mud flatsConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
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.