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Description
Ada Ciganlija ("Gipsies' Island"), also known as the "Sea of Belgrade", is a good all-round urban birding place, but it hides some interesting species too. Gluvara, Liska, and Labud grbac patrol the main lake, while Barska kokica and Mali gnjurac are on the riverbank at the north side of the island. Vodomar, Veliki vranac, Siva čaplja, and Gak are usually around the artificial lake "Ada Safari" on the east side of the island.
Ada Cignalija is forested with numerous different deciduous forest species where many woodpecker and songbird species can be found. The most interesting forest locations are around the trim track in the center of the island and inside the protected habitat "Fungi of Ada Ciganlija" in the western part of the island. A patch of willow and poplar forest near the Ada Bridge on the north side of the island belongs to the "Mali vranac wintering protected area". The narrow path along the north shore of the island sitting between the forest and the scattered floating cottages can also produce many bird species.
This birdingplace is especially interesting in winter on sunny days, when numerous birds are active and there is a chance to encounter not-so-common winter guests, like the Ušati gnjurac.
Details
Access
Ada Ciganlija is accessed over the embankment that connects the island with the riverbank. There is a large parking place before the main entry, click P for the directions.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , River , Lake , Beach , City/village , ParkConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Narrow trail , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Ada Ciganlija is a very popular swimming, recreational, and picnic location among Belgrade residents. On hot days in summer, especially on weekends, tens of thousands of people visit the lake. The best time for a visit is early morning on weekdays.
Links
- 'Ada Ciganlija--eastern side' eBird hotspot
- 'Ada Ciganlija--western side' eBird hotspot
- 'Zaštićeno stanište Gljive na Adi Ciganliji' eBird hotspot
- 'Ada Ciganlija--Savsko Jezero, walking path around the lake' eBird hotspot
- eBird barchart of all hotspots