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Tara National Park

43.91479 , 19.38878

Serbia

80% of the national park is covered by coniferous, broadleaved and mixed forests, mostly consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. There are 140 bird species recorded within the national park, especially important for breeding raptors and forest-nesting species. 

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Coordinates were set by Dragan Simic : 43.9148/19.3888 (2023-05-09 05:16:54 )

Site name was set by Dragan Simic as "Tara National Park" (2023-05-09 05:16:54 )

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 09:40:18
80% of the national park is covered by coniferous, broadleaved and mixed forests, mostly consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. There are 140 bird species recorded within the national park, which is important especially important for breeding raptors and forest-nesting species. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 07:19:15
80% of the national park is covered by forest, 85% of it coniferous, broadleaved and mixed forests, mostly consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. There Beech. There are 140 bird species recorded within the national park, which is important for breeding raptors and forest-nesting species. 96 species were recorded breeding in recent years.species. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 07:16:53
80% of the national park is covered by forest, 85% of it consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. There are 140 bird species recorded within the national park, 96 of them which is important for breeding raptors and forest-nesting species. 96 species were recorded breeding in recent years. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 06:47:53
80% of the national park is covered by forest, 85% of it consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. There are 140 bird species recorded within the national park, 96 of them breeding in recent years. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 05:57:33
80% of the national park is covered by forest, 85% of it consisting of Norway Spruce, Silver Fir and the European Beech. 

  • 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)

Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia)
Corn Crake (Crex crex)
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Ural Owl (Strix uralensis)
Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus)
Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes)
Coal Tit (Periparus ater)
Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus)
Sombre Tit (Poecile lugubris)
Willow Tit (Poecile montanus)
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
Common Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla)
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
European Serin (Serinus serinus)

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:45:11)

Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:44:22)

European Serin (Serinus serinus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:44:10)

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:43:54)

Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:43:31)

Common Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:43:14)

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:43:03)

Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-22 06:42:34)

Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:07:05)

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:06:53)

Sombre Tit (Poecile lugubris) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:06:05)

Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:05:54)

Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:05:40)

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:05:20)

Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:05:04)

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:04:46)

Corn Crake (Crex crex) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:04:32)

Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) was added by Dragan Simic (2023-05-13 15:04:16)

  • Timing and strategy

The best season here is late spring to early summer.

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• best time of the day
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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 06:14
The best season here is late spring to early summer.
  • How to get there

Tara National Park lies four hours southwest of Belgrade. 

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

Edited by Dragan Simic on 2025-05-11 20:12
Tara National Park lies three and a half four hours southwest of Belgrade. 
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 05:58
Tara National Park lies three and a half hours southwest of Belgrade. 

All marked trails have interactive signposts with QR codes, which will open the map of the trail on your phone, with your location clearly marked.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 05:59
All marked trails have interactive signposts with QR codes, which will open the map of the trail on your phone, with your location clearly marked.
  • Other attractions

This park is home to the largest Brown Bear population in Serbia (50+ animals). Bear watching can be arranged through the NP authorities.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
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Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 06:11
This park is home to the largest Brown Bear (50+ animals) population in Serbia.Serbia (50+ animals). Bear watching can be arranged through the NP authorities.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 06:04
There are 58 mammal species represented in the park, which This park is home to the largest Brown Bear (50+ animals; bear animals) population in Serbia. Bear watching can be arranged through the NP authorities.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 05:58
There are 58 mammal species represented in the park, which is home to the largest Brown Bear (50+ animals; bear watching can be arranged through the NP authorities.

There are several hotels through the park, but the best accommodation is available in the form of rental cottages dotting the landscape. Camping inside the national park is prohibited. Restaurants and small supermarkets are to be found in Mitrovac and Kaludjerske Bare.

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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 2023-05-22 06:09
There are several hotels through the park, but the best accommodation is available in the form of rental cottages dotting the landscape. Camping in inside the national park is prohibited. Restaurants and small supermarkets are to be found in Mitrovac and Kaludjerske Bare.
Edited by Dragan Simic on 2023-05-22 06:03
There are several hotels through the park, but the best accommodation is available in the form of rental cottages dotting the landscape. Camping in the national park is prohibited. Restaurants and small supermarkets are to be found in Mitrovac and Kaludjerske Bare.

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

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