Škrka is the deepest lake of Hutovo Blato, the great karst wetland near Čapljina in Herzegovina, and a strict bird reserve within the nature park. With Deranja, Jelim, Orah and Drijen it belongs to the group of lakes linked to the Krupa, the short river that carries the marsh’s water to the Neretva.
Nature
Hutovo Blato lies on the migration route from northern and central Europe to Asia and Africa, and it is one of Europe’s largest wintering grounds for birds, with tens of thousands gathering in winter. Pygmy cormorants, squacco, purple and night herons, ferruginous ducks, whiskered terns and white storks are among the birds to look for.
Visit
Swimming
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Tips
The wetland is best seen on the park’s boat safaris from the visitor centre at Karaotok; spring and autumn migration are the best times for birds.
From Sarajevo or Mostar, take a train or bus to Čapljina and a taxi to the park, or drive: it is signposted from the M-17 road. The park rents boats, canoes and bicycles and offers guided tours in English. Bring binoculars; a telescope helps.
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Sources & data
- OpenStreetMap: Škrka (way 39342710), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wikidata: Škrka Lake (Q8082823), Wikimedia Foundation
- Ramsar Information Sheet: Hutovo Blato (BA1105), Ramsar Convention Secretariat (Ramsar Sites Information Service)
- English Wikipedia: Hutovo Blato, Wikimedia Foundation
- Hutovo Blato, Birdingplaces.eu