Topolovgrad

Haskovo Region > Bulgaria

Open hilly pastures and grasslands with scattered bushes, one of the best places to see kraljevi orel, but also kratkoprsti škrjanček and other birds.

Added* by Petar Iankov
Most recent update 13 april 2020

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Description

Open gentle slopes with stony grasslands and single bushes and scattered trees. Small chappel and communication antenna with some bouldings accessible on an unpaved road. The area provides excellent opportunities to see kraljevi orel, rjasta kanja, kačar, kratkoprsti škrjanček, laški škrjanec, hribski škrjanec, rjavoglavi srakoper, bledi kupčar and other birds.

Details

Access

After leaving the town of Topolovgrad toward North-East on road 76 before the pine forest turn right (to the East) on the unpaved road up hill towards the antenna on the top of the hill. Next to the top you can park and explore the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

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Top 5 birds

1. bledi kupčar
(Oenanthe isabellina)

2. kraljevi orel
(Aquila heliaca)

3. kratkoprsti škrjanček
(Calandrella brachydactyla)

4. laški škrjanec
(Melanocorypha calandra)

5. rjava cipa
(Anthus campestris)

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