Friday, December 13, 2013

Srebarna Nature Reserve


Brief Description

The Srebarna Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake adjacent to the Danube and extending over 600 ha. It is the breeding ground of almost 100 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered. Some 80 other bird species migrate and seek refuge there every winter. Among the most interesting bird species are the Dalmatian pelican, great egret, night heron, purple heron, glossy ibis and white spoonbill.

Village of Srebarna, Province of Silistra; 16 km west of the town of Silistra and 1 km south of the Danube
N44 6 51.984 E27 4 41.016
Date of Inscription: 1983
Minor modification inscribed year: 2008
Criteria: (x)
Property : 638 ha
Buffer zone: 673 ha
Ref: 219bis

Source: http://whc.unesco.org

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