Basin Hrušov

Bird Watching
Basin Hrušov - wintering place for birds on the Danube

Overview

Apart from the Great Bustard near Bratislava, there are thousands of other birds that are staying during the winter on the Danube. Every year they arrive here from the north, in order to survive winter.

The basin is part of the river works of the Danube which together with the sluices of Gabčíkovo protect this lower Danube region from floods.

When these river works were built, a stretch of water of 40 km2 came into existance which brings protection to many water birds during winter especially. Each year there are about 120.000 birds wintering here devided into about 40 kinds; you will find here for example thousands of geese.

There is also a variety of birds of prey here, for example the biggest of the sort in Slovakia, the White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), and also the rare Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). This region has been declared natural bird reserve of European importance, called Dunajské luhy (Danube coppices).

Included in the program

Transport from Bratislava and back.

Admission to the area.

English speaking guide.

Location

Bratislava - Rusovce. From Rusovce we start our exploring tour to the protected bird territory. We cross the highway and walk on to the common borders of Slovakia, Austria and Hungary, where there is nearby an observation post of the National Nature Reserve. Back to Bratislava.

Details

Period: best is from November till June.

Departure: 8 AM or earlier.

Duration: 2 - 4 hours.

Excluded in the program

Meals, drinks (upon request).

Accommodation in Bratislava (upon request).

Insurance.

Recommended clothing

Strong boots, raincoat or water resistant clothing.

Price

1 - 6 people: 125 EUR

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The Great Bustard | Basin Hrušov