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Drasov Fishponds

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These fishponds and neighbouring meadows attract rjasta kozarka year after year.

Added* by Janos Molnar
Most recent update 7 februar 2025

Description

The Drasov Fishponds are made up of 6 smaller and larger bodies of water surrounded by reedbeds, meadows and agricultural lands. Not to be missed in wintertime and all the way up to june sometimes is the rjasta kozarka. Other species present: duplinska kozarka, dolgorepa raca, žličarica, sabljarka, polojnik and small waders in low numbers. The local curosity is represented by one nilska gos.

Details

Access

The Drasov Fishponds are located between Sebes (west) and Sibiu (east), near Drasov village. Acces by highway E81 from either direction, off-ramp at Cunta village. Alternative acces by national road 7, take the 106I road via Cunta village. Parking is on the shoulders of an agricultural road near the northern ponds. Press P on the map for directions. Acces to the southern string of ponds is through road 104D that starts right before Drasov village at the gas station. Parking on 104D is a bit difficult, the road is narrow. Try the shoulders where it is wide enough. To visit all the lakes allow yourself about 2+ hours.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Pond , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The meadows on the western shore of the northern ponds can become very soggy due to precipitations. Rubber boots or waterproof hiking boots are recommended. If you find yourself in the area consider visiting the fishponds between Sebes city and Daia Romana village.

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