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Description
Lake Beleu (Lacul Beleu) is the best birding site in Moldova. It is one of the largest natural lakes in Moldova. The length of the shallow lake is 5 km, the width 2 km. 170 bird species have been seen here, plus otter and European mink. The birds include (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη, (Ξανθός) Κρυπτοτσικνιάς, Γελαδάρης, (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρομύτα, (Ευρασιατική) Χαλκόκοτα, Τσαλαπετεινός, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Μελισσοφάγος, Τσιχλοποταμίδα and Καλαμόκιρκος, plus numerous waders on migration. The water level can vary immensely. The lake can freeze in winter. Best to visit outside of high summer or midwinter.
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Access
Beleu lake is 204 km south east of Chisinau, Moldova's capital, on the R34 road. Turn right in Valeri to the lake viewing tower, or continue to Slobozia mare for viewpoint. Nearest train station, Slobozia Mare. Presently there is no car park but as of 2022, tenders are invited for its construction.