Bird Watching at Senne Ponds
Visit the Senne Ponds National Nature Reserve - the most important ornithological site in Central Europe with 295 bird species.
The Senne Ponds National Nature Reserve lies between the villages of Senné, Iňačovce and Blatná Polianka. It is part of a Protected Bird Area within the European Natura 2000 network and ranks among the most important ornithological sites in Central Europe.
A record of 295 bird species has been registered at the site, with nesting proven for 125 species. The flagship species is the Eurasian Spoonbill, which has its only regular nesting site in Slovakia here. Rare inhabitants include the Common Crane, White-tailed Eagle, Common Coot, Great Bittern, Little Bittern and many others.
During autumn and spring migration, thousands of ducks, geese, gulls and grebes stop here. Besides birds, there are also Eurasian Beavers, Golden Jackals, European Polecats and Ermines living here. Research has recorded 291 plant species, of which 22 are endangered.
The village of Senné has an eco-educational Avescentrum with accommodation options, bicycle rental and a charging station for e-bikes. The educational trail "Bird Paradise" measures 15 km and leads along the pond system with 10 stops, wooden wetland bridges, covered observation towers and the unique land art piece "Kukaň".
Source of information: Košice Region
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