Description
Very good mosaic of different habitats, providing suitable conditions for big variety of birds of different groups. Traditional and nature friendly agriculture practices allowed presence of birds as zlatovranka, smrdokavra, črnočeli srakoper, čuk and other. The cliffs on the slopes provide nesting sites to the skalni brglez, črna štorklja, krokar and other. On the stony and bushy slopes turška kotorna, sredozemski kupčar, oljčni vrtnik, taščična penica, žametna penica and Svetlooka penica can be seen. kratkonogi skobec keeps to the tree belts along the river, where škrjančar can be observed, too. bela štorklja nests in the little hamlets in the area are nesting sites of the travniški vrabec.
Details
Access
Drive North from the village of Gorna Kula on the road 50909 and along the Krumovitsa River and explore the different parts of the valley till the village of Dolna Kula, where are the cliffs with most of the birds to be seen.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , Agriculture , City/villageConditions
Flat , Hilly , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can get more information about the place at the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds - BirdLife Bulgaria's Vulture Centre in Madzharovo.
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