Banjica Forest

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Banjica Forest or Banjicka Forest is a forest in Belgrade's suburb of Banjica.

Most common tree species are Pedunculate Oak, Red Maple and Silver Maple, but there are many others as well. There are numerous wildflowers on the forest floor, including Wood Avens, violets, strawberries, Garlic Mustard, dead-nettles etc.

Bird species are very diverse so because of them, Banjicka Forest is now a Nature Monument protected by state. 68 bird species live in the forest, 40 of which are staying, 16 migratory and 12 passing.[1] The most common breeding birds are Nightingale, Blackcap, Great Tit, European Magpie, Hooded Crow, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker etc. Mammals include Eastern European Hedgehog, Mole, several species of shrews, various bats, Red Squirrel (but the local subspecies is chocolate-brown!), Wood Mouse and Yellow-necked Mouse, Least Weasel etc.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Plate at forest's entrances
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