Beschrijving
Bistraka is a small lake between the river Struma and the A3 motorway. Its a great place for Woudaap in the summer. Other birds you can observe include Kleine Zilverreiger, Zwarte Ooievaar, Ooievaar, Tafeleend, Nachtegaal, Bruine Kiekendief IJsvogel, Bijeneter, Oeverzwaluw, Syrische Bonte Specht and Grote Karekiet. Seasonal migration brings flocks of swallows, wagtails, and warblers, while wintering ducks and geese use the area as resting grounds. The area has also seen rarities like Witoogeend and Roodpootvalk.
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Toegang
Bistraka lake is located south of the town of Blagoevgrad. It has easy access next to a road. Press P on the map for directions. You can make a 2,5 km circular walk around the lake and also walk to the dams in the Struma river.
