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Râul Jiu

Dolj  >  Romania

Bird-rich stretch of the Jiu River near the city of Craiova.

Added* by Giorgota Bianca
Most recent update 12 Haziran 2024

Description

The Râul Jiu (Jiu River) flows just west of the city of Craiova. On the water, on the banks and in the surrounding forest and fields you can observe many birds. For example​​ Gökkuzgun, Büyük ak balýkçýl, Küçük ak balýkçýl, Leylek, Kara sumru, Kuğu, Küçük halkalı cılıbıt, İbibik, Guguk, Arıkuşu and Poyrazkuşu.

Details

Access

This site along the Jiu River is located about 6 km west of the city center of Craiova. You can park along the road. Click on the P in the map for directions. The best way to explore the area is on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

River , Forest , Grassland , Mud flats , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Slippery , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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