The Hill of Ram

Braničevo > Serbia

The 360° view of The Hill of Ram is breathtaking and the birds of prey seem to like it.

Added* by Mileta Čeković
Most recent update 28 травня 2024

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Description

The Hill of Ram is in a very strategic position on the Danube riverside. Because of that, many civilizations used it as an outpost over centuries, from Celts (Celtic Sanctuary) via Romans (The Lederata Fortress) to Turks (The Ram Fortress). Nowadays, only the recently renewed Ram Fortress is still supervising the Danube.

This strategic position also attracts the birds of prey, that like to circle near the hill's peaks, including Канюк звичайний, Осоїд євразійський, Змієїд блакитноногий, Підорлик малий, Орел-карлик малий, Орлан-білохвіст, Яструб малий, Яструб великий, Боривітер звичайний, and Підсоколик великий. From other birds look for Жайворонок польовий, Жайворонок лісовий, Горлиця звичайна, Одуд, Бджолоїдка звичайна, and Сорокопуд терновий.

The Hill of Ram is part of IBA Labudovo Okno.

Details

Access

Head to Ram town and park in one of the town's parking places or continue uphill via Karađorđeva street and the devious sandy road that extends it to the soccer stadium (avoid the steep uphill road from the town directly to the stadium, it is only passable by foot or bike). From the parking place near the stadium, the sandy road goes only slightly uphill and it is possible to continue with the car for an additional 1-1.5km, but be aware of the relatively steep sandy sections afterward. Click on a P on the map for directions to a suitable parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Steppe , River , Dunes

Conditions

Hilly , Dry , Sandy , Open landscape , Dusty

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Note: The list of raptor species for this birding place is based on the ornithological research conducted between 2014 and 2016, for a more recent bird list please visit the eBird links below.

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Top 5 birds

1. Орел-карлик малий
(Aquila pennatus)

2. Підорлик малий
(Clanga pomarina)

3. Змієїд блакитноногий
(Circaetus gallicus)

4. Жайворонок лісовий
(Lullula arborea)

5. Одуд
(Upupa epops)

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