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Reva-Čapljin Levees

44.85070 , 20.55598

Serbia

This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva Lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. As of 2023, four active nests of White-tailed Eagles are located in this area, making this the highest population density of this species anywhere in Serbia!

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Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.8507/20.5560 (2023-05-11 13:00:49 )

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.8515/20.5562 (2023-05-10 16:43:29 )

Coordinates were set by Dragan Simic : 44.8514/20.5548 (2023-05-09 05:39:26 )

Site name was set by Dragan Simic as "Reva-Čapljin Levees" (2023-05-09 05:39:26 )

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-02-16 06:39:23
This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva lake Lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. As of 2023, four active nests of White-tailed Eagles are located in this area, making this the highest population density of this species anywhere in Serbia!
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:19:57
This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. As of 2023, four active nests of White-tailed Eagle s Eagles are located in this area, making this the highest population density of this species anywhere in Serbia!
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:15:24
This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. As of 2023, four active nests of White-tailed Eagle s are located in this area, making this the highest population density of this species anywhere in Serbia!
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-10 16:44:13
This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. Best birds: Garganey, Ferruginous Duck, Little Bittern, Squacco and Night Herons, White-tailed Eagle, Whiskered Tern, Eurasian Hobby, Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrikes, Eurasian Penduline Tit.backwaters.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-10 16:24:55
This area consists of the reed-fringed Reva lake proper (as observed from the bridge crossing it) and about 6 km of grassy embankment with a view of the backwaters. Best birds: Garganey, Ferruginous Duck, Little Bittern, Squacco and Night Herons, White-tailed Eagle, Whiskered Tern, Eurasian Hobby, Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrikes, Eurasian Penduline Tit.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula)
Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca)
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)
Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)
Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus)
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio)
Lesser Gray Shrike (Lanius minor)
Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus)

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:48:45)

Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:48:31)

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:31:27)

Eurasian Penduline-Tit (Remiz pendulinus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:31:04)

Lesser Gray Shrike (Lanius minor) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:30:48)

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:30:32)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:30:14)

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:30:00)

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:29:46)

Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:29:31)

Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:29:13)

Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:28:58)

Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:28:39)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-10 16:28:22)

  • Timing and strategy

April to June, migration and the breeding season represent the best timing here. On sunny days try not to come here too early, because most water bodies stretch towards the east and the sun glare on the surface will effectively blind you.

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• best time of the day
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• guiding

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 05:07
On April to June, migration and the breeding season represent the best timing here. On sunny days try not to come here too early, because most water bodies stretch towards the east and the sun glare on the surface will effectively blind you.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:17
On sunny days try not to come here too early, because most water bodies stretch towards the east and the sun glare on the surface will effectively blind you.
  • How to get there

Get off the bus 108 at the stop called the Oil Refinery and follow the asphalt road left of the blue Jeep Commerce building for about a kilometre, until you reach the embankment.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-10 16:25
Get off the bus 108 at the stop called the Oil Refinery and follow the asphalt road left of the blue Jeep Commerce building for about a kilometre, until you reach the embankment.

No driving is allowed on the levee, only cycling and walking. 

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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 05:45
No driving is allowed on the levee, only cycling and walking. 
  • Other attractions

Roe Deer and Wild Boar are sometimes seen in the area. Also, Reva Lake is a good site for aquatic mammals, especially Eurasian Otter spotting. Keep in mind that Coypu (Nutria) is quite common and that you can confuse this species with an otter. Also present, obvious after its tooth work, but never spotted, is the nocturnal Eurasian Beaver.

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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-02-17 07:02
Roe Deer and Wild Boar are sometimes seen in the area. Also, the Reva Lake is a good site for aquatic mammals, especially Eurasian Otter spotting. Keep in mind that Coypu (Nutria) is quite common and that you can confuse this species with an otter. Also present, obvious after its tooth work, but never spotted, is the nocturnal Eurasian Beaver.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-02-16 06:39
Roe Deer and Wild Boar are sometimes seen in the area. Also, the Reva Pond Lake is a good site for aquatic mammals, especially Eurasian Otter spotting. Keep in mind that Coypu (Nutria) is quite common and that you can confuse this species with an otter. Also present, obvious after its tooth work, but never spotted, is the nocturnal Eurasian Beaver.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-02-16 06:37
Roe deer Deer and Wild Boar are sometimes seen in the area. Also, the Reva Pond is a good site for aquatic mammals, especially Eurasian otter are often seen Otter spotting. Keep in mind that Coypu (Nutria) is quite common and that you can confuse this area. Sometimes wild boar, too.species with an otter. Also present, obvious after its tooth work, but never spotted, is the nocturnal Eurasian Beaver.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-12-28 09:27
Roe deer and and Eurasian otter are often seen in this area. Sometimes wild boar, too.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:12
Roe deer and and Eurasian otter are often seen in this area. Sometimes wild boar, too.

Restrooms and coffee are available at the nearby MOL petrol station. 

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 14:03
Restrooms and coffee are available at the nearby MOL petrol station. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 05:54
Restrooms and coffee available at the nearby MOL petrol station. 

There is no shade on the levee—carry plenty of water on hot days.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 06:07
There is no shade on the levee—carry plenty of water on hot days.
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