Serbia has about 340 bird species, over 260 of them breeding in the country. Through the different relieves and landscapes, the country provides a wealth of habitats for the birds: alpine boreal grasslands, cliffs and rocky gorges, pine woods, juniper woods, peatlands, beech woods, aspen and birch woods in the mountains; orchards of apples, pears and plums on lower hills; and lowland grasslands, agricultural lands, salt pastures and marshes, mud flats, reedbeds, and alluvial forests of oak and ash, willow and poplar along the Sava, Danube, Tisza and Tamis rivers.
The best periods for a birdwatching tour in Serbia, is in March/April (during the spring migration), May/June (breeding), August/September (autumn migration) and November to February (wintering wildfowl) Breeding season is usually the most interesting period. Serbia Birdwatching tour.
During this 7 days Birdwatching tour in Serbia we will focus in central and north Serbia, and see some interesting birds such as Glossy Ibis, White-tailed Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Squacco Heron, Great White Egret, Hoopoe, European Roller, Spoonbill, Ferruginous Duck, Garganey, Saker Falcon, Scops Owl, European Nightjar, Black Woodpecker, European Bee-eater, Marsh Harrier, Osprey, Goshawk, Wryneck, Sand Martin, Tawny Pipit, Red-backed Shrike, Barred Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Marsh Warbler, Bittern, Little Bittern, Northern Wheatear. Also more rare species, such as the Red-throated Pipit.
Belgrade Airport
Belgrade, Birdwatching at the Deliblato Sands, Baranda Sakule Fish Farm, Novi Sad, Rusanda Nature Park, Fruska Gora Park, Carska Bara
7 Days
All year
Arrival Belgrade and City Tour
Arrival at Belgrade Airport and start a guided tour to explore the capital city of Serbia – one of the oldest cities in Europe,
If the flight time permits, we will visit also the Ada Ciganlija Island in the Sava River. Savsko Jezero Lake attracts ducks in winter months; while Pygmy Cormorants roost by the lower end of the island.
We’ll see one of the most important sights of Belgrade – Saint Sava Temple, one of the biggest orthodox temples on the Balkans; We will pass by the National Serbian Library, the city center and Slavija Square, St. Mark Church and the Serbian Parliament Building, Republic Square, the National Theatre and National Museum. Serbia Birdwatching tour.
A walk through the always lively Knez Mihailo Street, main walking and shopping zone. The tour will end at Kalemegdan, the most important cultural-historic complex of the city. In the Kalemegdan Park, on the confluence of the rivers Sava and Danube, the Belgrade Fortress raises proudly, and is the witness of the tumultuous history of this ancient city. In the parks we can see the songbirds and woodpeckers.
Welcome dinner can be organized in a restaurant at the Fortress. Overnight in Belgrade.
Belgrade – Birdwatching at the Deliblato Sands – Belgrade
* Glossy Ibis, White-tailed Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Squacco Heron, Great White Egret, Hoopoe, European Roller, Spoonbill, Ferruginous Duck, Garganey, Saker Falcon, Scops Owl, European Nightjar, Black Woodpecker, European Bee-eater, Marsh Harrier, Osprey, Goshawk, Wryneck, Sand Martin, Tawny Pipit, Red-backed Shrike, Barred Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Marsh Warbler, Bittern, Little Bittern, Northern Wheatear.
The Deliblato Sands is one of the last deserts in Europe, known as the European Saharah. It stretches over 300 square kilometers and is bordered by the Danube, Tamis and Karas rivers.
The area is famous for many unique plants, reptiles and insects. It is also home to one of the greatest variety of mammals in Europe, with such rarities such as Marbled Polecats and European Molerats,
We spend the day birdwatching in the area, before the afternoon return to Belgrade. Dinner and overnight.
Belgrade – Baranda Sakule Fish Farm – Novi Sad
* Spanish Sparrows, White Storks, Reed Bunting, Bluethroat, Savi’s, Common Grasshopper-Warbler, Eurasian Penduline Tit, Bearded Reedling, Red-backed , Lesser Gray Shrikes, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Bee-eater, Little Owl, breeding Whiskered Tern, Common Crane on migration, Glossy Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, wintering Greater Spotted Eagle, Rosy Starlings.
This morning we transfer towads Vojvodina region. Along the way we visit Baranda fish farm, a fish farm complex that lies between the villages Baranda and Sakule, The main lake close to the village of Baranda has about 162 species,
It is one of the best wetland birding near Belgrade. After birdwatching during the day, in the afternoon we reach the city of Novi Sad, where we will spend the overnight,
We enjoy a guided tour of the old town and visit the Serbian Orthodox cathedral of St George, the Synagogue as well as Petrovaradin, a fortress located at the top of the hill, offering spectacular views of the city and Danube River.
Novi Sad – Rusanda Nature Park – Novi Sad
*Pied Avocet, Temminck’s Stint, Red-necked Phalarope, Sanderling and Dunlin, Great Bittern, Purple Heron, Eurasian Spoonbill, Meadow and rare Red-throated Pipit.
A full day birdwatching excursion from Novi Sad. Rusanda is a shallow natron lake by the village of Melenci, 80 km north of Belgrade. nearby Rusanda Spa Park and the lake itself, has around 160 bird species.
Rusanda is a protected area and has a special importance for migrating waders.
In the afternoon return to Novi Sad. Dinner and overnight.
Novi Sad – Fruska Gora National Park – Novi Sad
* Honey Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Imperial Eagle, Goshawk, Wood Lark, Crested Lark, Black, Collared Flycatcher, Hawfinch, Ortolan Bunting, Grey-headed, Hobby, Saker Falcon, Hoopoe, Golden Oriole, European Bee-eater, Short-toed Treecreeper, Black-headed Bunting
Fruska Gora is a national park with a picturesque ridge of hills located only 78 kilometres from Novi Sad. The mountain is heavily forested with significant biodiversity, and surrounded by arable land. Forest covers 90 per cent of the national park, one third of it lime, also oak and beech. Lower slopes are overgrown by grassland, orchards and vineries.
The hills comprise a variety of habitats, including mixed forest, grazed steppe, farmland and meadows. The area has around 211 species. Full day birdwatching in Fruska Gora and afternoon return to Novi Sad, for dinner and overnight.
Birdwatching in Carska Bara
* Corn Crake, Little Crake, Great Reed Warbler, Great White Egret, Ferruginous Duck, White-tailed Eagle, Squacco Heron, Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Marsh Warbler, Water Rail, Garganey, Lesser spotted, Savi’s Warbler, Wryneck, Red-backed Shrike, Penduline Tit, Bearded Tit, River Warbler
This morning we transfer back to Belgrade. Along the way we stop in two interesting bird watching sites, Carska Bara
Carska Bara is a Important Bird Area and receives special protection as a Ramsar site and has around 260 species. The reserve consists of flooded forest with large seasonal pools and extensive reedbeds (the largest in Serbia). Also, the surrounding fish ponds are the largest in Europe.
We take a boat tour to explore the area.
Driving further in the direction of Belgrade, we stop at the Tamis River floodplain; a 118 km long river. Along the stream there are large areas of dynamic water surfaces, wetlands, numerous oxbow lakes, inlets, swamps, wetland pastures, alluvial forests, and fishponds. Birdwatching time, before an afternoon return to Belgrade for dinner and overnight.
Belgrade – Return Flight
Breakfast and free time in Belgrade. Transfer to the airport for the return flight.Serbia Birdwatching tour.
