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Sveti Petar Morpolača

Zadar  >  Croatia

The fields around the church of St. Peter in Morpolača are wonderful for walking and birding and one of the best places in Croatia for Velika ševa.

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Most recent update 24 april 2024

Description

The beautiful little church of St. Peter is located in the middle of agricultural lands and open fields with shrubs and wild flowers. There are also shallow ponds, ditches and some wooded patches. You can enjoy a peaceful walk on the rural roads. You don't meet anyone, at most a shepherd with his flock of sheep. The fields in the north of the area a good place to look for Velika ševa. Other birds you can encounter are Eja livadarka, Kamenjarka, Poljska ševa, Šumska ševa, Velika strnadica and Prepelica.

Details

Access

Sveti Petar (church of St. Peter) is located just outside the small village of Morpolača. From the village follow the unpaved road (that is okay to drive with a normal car) to the church. You can park your car in front of the church and walk from there. Click on the P in the map for directions. The more or less circular walk that is indicated on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Place to stay

Camp Ljubac

Northern Dalmatia  >  Croatia

Located at the heart of Zadar's county birdwatching scene, Camp Ljubac caters perfectly to birding and nature enthusiasts. Whether you fancy a cabin or a glamping tent, the accommodations are immersed in nature. Complete with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and a wooded outdoor terrace, you'll have all you need. Close to the sea and growing in popularity among nature enthusiasts, Camp Ljubac is an ideal base for your birdwatching in Northern Dalmatia.

Offer

15% discount on the room rate + 2 free transfer from & to Zadar’s airport (in case of arrival via plane) or 2 free transfer to Zadar City Old Town. Just use the promo code BIRDING15 when you are searching for accommodation . Bookable all year for Treehouses and from beginning of May till end of October for Glamping Tents. 

Cancellation policy : Guests will be charged 30% of the reservation if they cancel. Prepayment policy : Guests must pay 30% to confirm the reservation in 3 days after booking and 70% 7 days before arrival. All prices are VAT included.

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