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Deliblatska peščara

44.89436 , 21.12626

Serbia

Deliblato Sands

Deliblato Sands Nature Reserve (Serbian: Deliblatska peščara) is the largest inland sand dunes area of Europe, covering 38,000 ha and holding valuable complexes of grazing pasture, steppic habitats, woodland, and scrub, with their unique biodiversity.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.8944/21.1263 (2024-04-29 12:15:46 )

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.9043/21.1137 (2023-05-07 13:58:24 )

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.8975/21.1137 (2023-05-06 08:21:40 )

Coordinates were changed by Dragan Simic : 44.8557/21.0931 (2023-05-06 08:21:01 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 44.8836/21.0925 (2020-11-15 14:32:15 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Deliblatska Peščara" (2020-11-15 14:32:15 )

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-08 06:11:46
Deliblato Sands Nature Reserve (Serbian: Deliblatska peščara) is covered by the largest inland sand dunes area of Europe, covering 38,000 ha and holding valuable complexes of grazing pasture, steppic habitats, woodland, and scrub, conifer plantations, vineyards and agricultural land.with their unique biodiversity.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 08:46:01
Deliblato Sands Nature Reserve (Serbian: Deliblatska peščara) is covered by grazing pasture, steppic habitats, woodland, scrub, conifer plantations, vineyards and agricultural land.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 08:33:45
Covered Deliblato Sands Nature Reserve is covered by grazing pasture, steppic habitats, woodland, scrub, conifer plantations, vineyards and agricultural land.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 07:44:17
Covered by grazing pasture, steppic habitats, woodland, scrub, conifer plantations, vineyards and agricultural land.

  • 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)

Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix)
European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus)
Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
European Roller (Coracias garrulus)
Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus)
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio)
Lesser Gray Shrike (Lanius minor)
Greater Short-toed Lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
Wood Lark (Lullula arborea)
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata)
Barred Warbler (Curruca nisoria)
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris)

Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) was added by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:56:28)

Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) was deleted by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:55:57)

Greater Short-toed Lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) was added by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:55:44)

Barred Warbler (Curruca nisoria) was added by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:55:29)

Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) was deleted by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:55:12)

Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) was deleted by Dragan Simic (2025-05-12 10:55:06)

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) was added by Dragan Simic (2024-05-12 05:16:32)

Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) was added by Dragan Simic (2024-05-12 05:16:11)

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) was deleted by Dragan Simic (2023-08-16 07:49:09)

Wood Lark (Lullula arborea) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-08-16 07:43:51)

European Roller (Coracias garrulus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-08-16 07:43:28)

Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 09:10:45)

Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 09:10:24)

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 09:05:20)

Lesser Gray Shrike (Lanius minor) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:57:20)

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:07:44)

European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:07:14)

Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) was deleted by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:01:54)

Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:00:42)

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:00:17)

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 06:00:04)

Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:59:38)

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:59:16)

Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:58:47)

Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:58:26)

Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:58:07)

Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-07 05:57:40)

  • Timing and strategy

Migration seasons, mid-April to early May and mid-August to September are the best, followed by the breeding season (May/June).

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This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-12 11:20
Migration seasons, mid-April to early May and mid-August to September are the best, followed by the breeding season (May/June).
  • How to get there

Deliblato Sands lies about an hour to hour and a half (depending on the area) east of Belgrade.

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

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:42
Deliblato Sands lies about an hour to hour and a half (depending on the area) east of Belgrade.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 05:41
Deliblato Sands lies about an hour east of Belgrade.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 19:14
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 07:45
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 

The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. 

The Čardak area (60 min from Belgrade) could be the most suitable for short, morning visits because of its closeness to Belgrade and the network of marked walking trails (3.5 to 15 km) and bird towers (3).

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-05-14 06:55
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas.  The Čardak area (60 min from Belgrade) could be the most suitable for short, morning visits because of its closeness to Belgrade and the network of marked walking trails.trails (3.5 to 15 km) and bird towers (3).
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 06:35
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps.  The Čardak area (60 min from Belgrade) could be the most suitable for short, morning visits because of its closeness to Belgrade and the network of marked walking trails.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 06:32
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps.   The Čardak area (60 min from Belgrade) could be the most suitable for short, morning visits because of its closeness to Belgrade and the network of marked walking trails.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-07 19:14
The best access roads are from Vladimirovac village (north) to Devojački bunar area, from Deliblato village (west) to Čardak area, and from Šušara village (east) into surrounding areas. Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 
  • Other attractions

Forests are inhabited by Red Deer, Wild Boar and Golden Jackal.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-05-12 11:59
Forests are inhabited by Red Deer, Roe Deer and Wild Boar.Boar and Golden Jackal.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:23
Forests are inhabited by Red Deer, Roe Deer and Wild Boar.

For several days, your best option is the Kaštel Marijeta (Mariette) Guest House in the Šušara Village (100 min from Belgrade). Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 

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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 2023-05-14 19:31
For several days, your best option is the Kaštel Marijeta (Mariette) Guest House in the Šušara Village (100 min from Belgrade). Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 06:35
For several days, your best option is the Kaštel Marijeta (Mariette) Guest House in the Šušara Village (100 min from Belgrade). Šušara is reachable from Izbište village; and not from Deliblato, as suggested by Google Maps. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 06:33
For several days, your best option is the Kaštel Marijeta (Mariette) Guest House in the Šušara Village.Village (100 min from Belgrade).
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-14 06:30
For several days, your best option is the Kaštel Marijeta (Mariette) Guest House in the Šušara Village.

Be sure to bring at least a litre of water per person. If driving along an unpaved road (99%), always stick to established tracks and be extra careful not to start a wildfire by an overheated exhaust pipe!

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 2023-08-21 09:18
Be sure to bring at least a litre of water per person. If driving along an unpaved road (99%), always stick to established tracks and be extra careful not to start a wildfire by an overheated exhaust pipe!
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:31
Be sure to bring at least a litre of water per person.  If driving along an unpaved road (99%), be extra careful not to start a wildfire by an overheated exhaust pipe!
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-11 13:24
Be sure to bring at least a litre of water per person. 
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