Description
Glinara in Višnjica is a 550 metres long loess buttress formed by past clay excavation for nearby brickyards, surrounded by agricultural and ruderal habitats, forests, thickets and hedgerows. Birds include 300+ pairs of Býsvelgur, making it the largest bee-eater colony in Serbia, 100+ pairs of Stari, 10+ pairs of cliff-holes nesting Múrsvölungur, also Skjór, locally specialised in preying upon adult bee-eaters, plus Kattugla and Dultittlingur.
Details
Access
Glinara clay pit lies at the edge of the Višnjička banja suburb. Zoom in on the map and click on the "P" (parking) sign for driving directions.
Terrain and Habitat
Grassland , Canyon/cliffConditions
No shadow , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The surrounding 30-hectare area has been protected by the Law on Nature Protection as a site of local significance since 2024 (Official Gazette of the City of Belgrade 2024).
