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Babuna Heights

Veles  >  Macedonia

Around Babuna Heights many birds of prey can be seen. This area is also great for species of butterflies and dragonflies.

Added* by Andrew Steele
Most recent update 14 Mart 2026

Description

The Babuna Heights area contains many species of bird of prey including Küçük Akbaba, Kızıl şahin, Yılan Kartalı of which the best view can be seen from the ridge across the valley. With a bit of luck Kaya Kekliği and Kara Kulaklı Kuyrukkakan can be seen on the walk up.

Details

Access

The Babuna Heights are located about 60 km southeast of Skopje, near the village of Babuna. Parking for a couple of cars at 41.676209, 21.798511 (If you come up or down near this point there a lot of scrub to go through), trail up I used started at 41.671680, 21.798346 allow an hour to get to the ridge. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Valley , Plateau

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

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

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The circular route shown on the map is about 2 km. Even if you don't climb to the ridge you can see and hear many good birds from just walking along the road.

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