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Glinara Clay Pit in Višnjica

Belgrade  >  Serbia

Protected habitat of Višnjica clay pit, once dug for brickworks, today the largest breeding colony of the Bieter in Serbia!

Added* by Dragan Simic
Most recent update 15 mars 2026

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 Bieter, making it the largest bee-eater colony in Serbia, 100+ pairs of Stær, 10+ pairs of cliff-holes nesting Tårnseiler, also Skjære, locally specialised in preying upon adult bee-eaters, plus Kirkeugle and Hortulan.

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/cliff

Conditions

No shadow , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra 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).

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