Latorica Valley near Chop

Transcarpathion Region > Ukraine

The valley of the river Latorica near Chop is the biggest wetland in the region and rich in birds.

Added* by Basil Eus
Most recent update 28 February 2021

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Description

A stretch of the Latorica river valley, near the villages of Velika Dobron and Geevci (near the town of Chop). Habitats are dominated by grasslands, which flood every year, and there are numerous lakes. An important site for foraging and roosting waterbirds during spring passage. Among the birds you can see here are Greylag Goose, Taiga Bean Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Red-necked Grebe. Black-necked Grebe, Black Stork, Black Woodpecker, Water Rail and Corn Crake. And many more, see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

You can explore the area by following the route indicated on the map. The route passes over an earthen water protection dam (embankment).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , River

Conditions

Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

the best time to visit is on a spring or autumn leash, which coincides with the migration of birds.

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Top 5 birds

1. Red-necked Grebe
(Podiceps grisegena)

2. Black Stork
(Ciconia nigra)

3. Black Woodpecker
(Dryocopus martius)

4. Black-necked Grebe
(Podiceps nigricollis)

5. Greater White-fronted Goose
(Anser albifrons)

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