Description
Bistraka is a small lake between the river Struma and the A3 motorway. Its a great place for čapljica in the summer. Other birds you can observe include mala bela caplja, črna štorklja, bela štorklja, sivka, slavec, rjavi lunj vodomec, čebelar, breguljka, sirijski detel and rakar. 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 kostanjevka and rdečenoga postovka.
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Access
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.
