Description
Around the lake, there is a circular trail. An IMPORTANT information is, that the Breitenauer See is only in winter a interesting birdingplace, so all informations are for birding in the winter. At the beginning of the trail you should look and hear for finches at the trees. You can watch different species of them, for example Čižak, Zimovka, Batokljun, Zelentarka, Zeba, Severna zeba, Češljugar and maybe Konopljarka. But other passerines you can see as well. At the lake you will probably see Labud grbac, Divlja guska, Nilska guska, Gluvara, Čegrtuša, Krdža, Riđoglava patka, Ćubasta patka, Ćubasti gnjurac, Mali gnjurac, Veliki vranac, Siva čaplja, Barska kokica. If you have a little bit luck you can see Zviždara, Morska crnka, Patka dupljašica, Veliki ronac. In some years a diver or a seaduck can be observed, but they are rare exceptions.
Details
Access
If you drive on the Street 39 you should take street to the wide part of the lake and park on the parking-place P2. It is for free. When you go the path down to the lake it is good to look in the little bay at right. After that it is better to walk on the left path. When the see is from your point in the East you should discover some woodstages, which are a few meters in the water from the shore. From this stages you have a good view at the lake. The last and the first part of the trail is interesting for passerines. if you count ALL birds, you need approximately three hours.
The circular trail is about 4,5 km
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Wheelchair , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The best birding time is in the morning.
