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Description
The place where Izvorska River joins the Mandra Reservoir is shallow marsh with hilly slopes around, some covered with oak forest, other - with dry bushy grasslands and scattered trees. Marsh vegetation forms a belt also along the adjacent bay of the reservoir. Barski petlovan, Barski petlić and Sivi barski petlić can be seen on the edge of the water vegetation. Other birds there are Grogotovac, Patka njorka, Belorepan, Crvena čaplja and Žuta čaplja, Mali vranac and other. During migration flocks of Bela roda, Crna roda and birds of prey pass over the area.
Details
Access
Follow Road 7908 and stop next to the bridge between the villager of Tvarditsa and Dimchevo. There is plenty of space to park on the Eastern part of the bridge, from where one can walk.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , River , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can get more information and birding advices from the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds' visitor centre Poda (see Poda Reserve) which is not far from the site.
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