Discover the Lake
Birds of Lake Skadar
More than 280 bird species have been recorded at Lake Skadar, including one of Europe's last significant Dalmatian pelican colonies. These pages cover the species you have a genuine chance of seeing from the water, with the months each one is actually recorded on the lake and the routes that reach them.
Seasonality is drawn from 7,504 occurrence records for the Lake Skadar area published via GBIF. For planning a trip around birds generally, start with the Lake Skadar birdwatching guide.
Best in May, Jul and AugPygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus
Best in Apr, May, Jun and JulGreat Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Best in Apr, May, Jul and OctLittle Egret
Egretta garzetta
Best in JulWhiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
Best in Apr, May, Jul and OctGreat Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Best in Jul and AugSquacco Heron
Ardeola ralloides
Best in Apr and MayDalmatian Pelican
Pelecanus crispus
Best in OctGreat Egret
Ardea alba
Best in May, Jun, Jul and AugGlossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Go and see them
The birds are in the reed channels that line the river and the open lake, and the reeds block the view from shore. A small private boat is how you reach them. Captain Dusko has read these waters for over 15 years.