Devínske jazero

48.28138 , 16.93952

Slovakia

Devínske jazero is a complex of extensive marshes near Morava river, located in the SW of Slovakia. It is one of the prime examples of alluvial habitat in the region, comprising of both wetlands (floodplain meadows, reedbeds, channels) and pristine floodplain forests. It is inhabited by many (more than 200 recorded) bird species; especially by magnificent raptors, charming songbirds, and elusive crakes. The highlights of the wetland habitats are Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca), Red (Milvus milvus) & Black Kite (Milvus migrans), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla); Central European Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula), three Locustella warblers (L. fluviatilis, L. luscinioides and L. naevia), five species of Acrocephalus warblers (A. arundinaceus, A. palustris, A. scirpaceus, A. schoenbaenus and, scarcely, A. melanopogon); Corncrake (Crex crex), Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) and Little Crake (Zapornia parva). In the floodplain forest, eight of ten European species of woodpeckers can be spotted (excluding White-backed and Three-toed). The site is an important stopover site for many migratory birds; especially rapors, songbirds, and waders, e.g. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) and Great Snipe (Gallinago media). The site is protected by law, although enterable via designed routes. Due to its proximity to the border with Austria, it remained unused by general public as the part of the Iron Curtain for more than 40 years during the communist regime in the former Czechoslovakia.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 48.2814/16.9395 (2020-11-13 10:34:50 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Devínske Jazero" (2020-11-13 10:34:50 )

Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:55:51
Devínske jazero is a complex of extensive marshes near Morava river, located in the SW of Slovakia. It is one of the prime examples of alluvial habitat in the region, comprising of both wetlands (floodplain meadows, reedbeds, channels) and pristine floodplain forests. It is inhabited by many (more than 200 recorded) bird species, species; especially by magnificent raptors, charming songbirds songbirds, and elusive crakes - Eastern crakes. The highlights of the wetland habitats are Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca), Red (Milvus milvus) & Black Kite (Milvus migrans), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla); Central European Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula), three Locustella warblers (L. fluviatilis, L. luscinioides and L. naevia), five species of Acrocephalus warblers (A. arundinaceus, A. palustris, A. scirpaceus, A. schoenbaenus and, scarcely, A. melanopogon); Corncrake (Crex crex), Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) and Little Crake (Zapornia parva) are the highlights of the wetland habitats.parva). In the floodplain forest, eight of ten European species of woodpeckers can be spotted (excluding White-backed and Three-toed). The site is an important stopover site for many birds, especially migratory birds; especially rapors, songbirds songbirds, and waders, e.g. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) and Great Snipe (Gallinago media). The site is protected by law, although enterable via designed routes. Due to its proximity to the border with Austria, it remained unused by general public as the part of the Iron Curtain for more than 40 years during the communist regime in the former Czechoslovakia.
Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:48:12
Devínske jazero is a complex of extensive marshes near Morava river, located in the SW of Slovakia. It is one of the prime examples of alluvial habitat in the region, comprising of both wetlands (floodplain meadows, reedbeds, channels) and pristine floodplain forests. It is inhabited by many (more than 200 recorded) bird species, especially by magnificent raptors, charming songbirds and elusive crakes - Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca), Red (Milvus milvus) & Black Kite (Milvus migrans), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla); Central European Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula), three Locustella warblers (L. fluviatilis, L. luscinioides and L. naevia), five species of Acrocephalus warblers (A. arundinaceus, A. palustris, A. scirpaceus, A. schoenbaenus and, scarcely, A. melanopogon); Corncrake (Crex crex), Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) and Little Crake (Zapornia parva) are the highlights of the wetland habitats. In the floodplain forest, eight of ten European species of woodpeckers can be spotted (excluding White-backed and Three-toed). The site is an important stopover site for many birds, especially rapors, songbirds and waders, e.g. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) and Great Snipe (Gallinago media). The site is protected by law, although enterable via designed routes. Due to its proximity to the border with Austria, it remained unused by general public as the part of the Iron Curtain for more than 40 years during the communist regime in the former Czechoslovakia.
Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:23:29
Devínske jazero is a complex of extensive marshes near Morava river, located in the SW of Slovakia. It is one of the prime examples of alluvial habitat in the region, comprising of both wetlands (floodplain meadows, reedbeds, channels) and pristine floodplain forests. It is inhabited by many (more than 200 recorded) bird species, especially by magnificent raptors, charming songbirds and elusive crakes - Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca), Red (Milvus milvus) & Black Kite (Milvus migrans), White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla); Central European Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula), three Locustella warblers (L. fluviatilis, L. luscinioides and L. naevia), five species of Acrocephalus warblers (A. arundinaceus, A. palustris, A. scirpaceus, A. schoenbaenus and, scarcely, A. melanopogon); Corncrake (Crex crex), Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) and Little Crake (Zapornia parva) are the highlights of the wetland habitats. In the floodplain forest, eight of ten European species of woodpeckers can be spotted (excluding White-backed and Three-toed). The site is an important stopover site for many birds, especially rapors, songbirds and waders, e.g. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) and Great Snipe (Gallinago media). The site is protected by law, although enterable via designed routes.

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)

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Corn Crake (Crex crex)
Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana)
Little Crake (Zapornia parva)
Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Red Kite (Milvus milvus)
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes medius)
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus)
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor)
Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus)
Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus)
Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris)
Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis)
Savi's Warbler (Locustella luscinioides)
Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia)
Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica)

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:05:57)

Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:05:29)

Little Crake (Zapornia parva) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:05:21)

Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:04:16)

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:04:04)

Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes medius) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:03:54)

Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:03:12)

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:03:02)

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:02:53)

Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 13:02:24)

Corn Crake (Crex crex) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:59:32)

Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:59:17)

Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:58:47)

() was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:58:34)

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:58:15)

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:57:56)

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:57:49)

Common Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:57:33)

River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:57:18)

Savi's Warbler (Locustella luscinioides) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:57:03)

Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:56:54)

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:56:41)

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:56:33)

Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:56:21)

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) was added by Richard Schnürmacher (2021-10-18 12:56:11)

The best time to visit Devínske jazero is spring, especially May early in the morning. You can spend entire day birding here, although 5-6 hours should be enough. The best means of transport within the site are bicycle or footwalk.

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Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:44
The best time to visit Devínske jazero is spring, especially May early in the morning. You can spend entire day birding here, although 5-6 hours should be enough. The best means of transport within the site are bicycle or footwalk.

You can reach the site via train (Devínske jazero train station) or by car (2 possible parking places). A longer walk from Devínska Nová Ves, Vysoká pri Morave or Stupava is possible.

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Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:41
You can reach the site via train (Devínske jazero train station) or by car (2 possible parking places). A longer walk from Devínska Nová Ves, Vysoká pri Morave or Stupava is possible.

The site may be entered at any time all year round for free, although you have to stick to the designed routes due to the protection of the site. There are two main entry points; one in the SE and one in the NW of the site.

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• entry points
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Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:45
The site may be entered at any time all year round for free, although you have to stick to the designed routes due to the protection of the site. There are two main entry points; one in the SE and one in the NW of the site.

Apart from birds, Devínske jazero is rich in both fauna and flora. Many insects, reptiles and amphibians may be spotted there. The site is ideal for a cycling trip from the nearby city of Bratislava.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:46
Apart from birds, Devínske jazero is rich in both fauna and flora. Many insects, reptiles and amphibians may be spotted there. The site is ideal for a cycling trip from the nearby city of Bratislava.

There are several information panels at the site along the cycle route, packed with information about the nature wonders and the history of the place. The site itself lacks the birdwatching infrastructure (besides routes), although the most convenient way to explore the place is by a slow walk. The restaurants with restrooms are located in the nearby settlements (Devínska Nová Ves, Stupava, Vysoká pri Morave).

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

Edited by Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:50
There are several information panels at the site along the cycle route, packed with information about the nature wonders and the history of the place. The site itself lacks the birdwatching infrastructure (besides routes), although the most convenient way to explore the place is by a slow walk. The restaurants with restrooms are located in the nearby settlements (Devínska Nová Ves, Stupava, Vysoká pri Morave).

Devínske jazero is known for the high density of mosquitoes, as it lies in the inundation zone of the Morava river. Pay attention both to wild animals (e.g., boars) and stray dogs (which are very uncommon here). Besides these nuisances, the site is a rather safe place visited by many nature lovers.

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 Richard Schnürmacher on 2021-10-18 12:53
Devínske jazero is known for the high density of mosquitoes, as it lies in the inundation zone of the Morava river. Pay attention both to wild animals (e.g., boars) and stray dogs (which are very uncommon here). Besides these nuisances, the site is a rather safe place visited by many nature lovers.
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