Description
One of the best areas to see in one place many species of raptors (including Egyptian Vulture, Griffon Vulture and Black Vulture, Short-toed Snake Eagle, sometimes Imperial Eagle), Black Stork, Mediterrannean warblers (Sardinian Warbler, Eastern Bonelli's Warbler, Eastern Orphean Warbler), Western Rock Nuthatch, Isabelline Wheatear and East Mediterrannean Wheatears, but also Little Egret, White-throated Dipper and other.
Details
Access
Visit to the area possible by own transport (public transport is limited), combined with walking.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Mountain, Canyon/cliff, Scattered trees and bushes, Valley, Lake, River, Agriculture, City/villageConditions
Hilly, Rocky, DryCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring, Autumn, SummerBest time to visit
Summer, Spring, AutumnRoute
Unpaved road, Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot, Bicycle, CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can get useful information about the site at the BSPB - BirdLife Bulgaria Vulture Centre in Madzharovo, where you can be accomodated and make one-day trips to Studen Kladenets (accommodation at Studen Kladenets is very limited).
Entering your records into the free mobile application SmartBirds Pro https://smartbirds.org/ you will help Nature conservation in Bulgaria.
Links
- Eastern Rhodopes Nature Conservation Centre (Vulture Centre)
- BSPB Vulture Centre (Nature Conservation Centre Eastern Rhodopes)
Birdingplaces Near
Madzharovo
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