Description
The Iskar Gorge near Lakatnik is a pictoresque place and good for some interesting birds as Серпокрилець білочеревий, Сапсан, Канюк степовий and rock-nesting Лелека чорний. Other birds of interest are Пронурок біловолий, which inhabits the stream next to the small road caffee, Ластівка скельна, Даурська ластівка, Горихвістка чорна and other.
Details
Access
Following Road 16 from Sofia to Vratsa you will reach a small road caffee against the village of Lakatnik. This is the place to park and walk around and watch birds. You can move with the car on the roads in the area and explore additional sites as shown on the map.
Terrain and Habitat
Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , City/villageConditions
Flat , Mountainous , Hilly , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Narrow trail , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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