Bee-eaters and Slovak orchids

Sunday, May 4, 2014

flower walk V5

Devínska Kobyla is one of the warmest places in Slovakia. Limestone subbase and southwestern orientation of its slopes makes the plants flower here very early in spring. During this walk we will focus on several species of orchids thriving at this site. 19 species of orchids were recorded at Devínska Kobyla. We will look also for one of the most colorful Slovak birds European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), which nests at this site as well.

Meeting place and time: 9:00 am, Devínska Nová Ves, Rudo Sloboda Square (corner of streets Podhorská and Slovinec)

Walk length: 3 – 3,5 hours (9:00 am – 12:30 am)

Route: easy trek along tourist path that will lead us to Devín

Participant fee optional.

Take a look we saw during our previous walk to this area here.