Description of the attraction
The Lonsko Pole Natural Park occupies the left bank of the Sava River where the Lonya River flows into it. The park was founded in 1998, the total area is 50,600 hectares. The territory of the park consists of small wetlands and lakes; a significant part of the park is occupied by oak groves and flooded meadows.
For about 100 days (during the period when the Sava River floods), a significant part of the park is hidden by water. The resulting swamps provide shelter for a variety of animals and over 250 bird species. More than 130 species of birds breed chicks during the summer, including herons, spoonbills, bitterns, as well as all kinds of predators, for example, the white-tailed eagle.
White storks are considered the pride and symbol of the park. Every year these birds flock here, especially a lot of them can be seen in the Chigoch settlement (about 500 pairs). Storks build their nests right on the rooftops of local houses.
The infrastructure of the park allows for unhindered bird watching; for this, a large number of bicycle and hiking trails have been laid here, and there is also the opportunity to go horseback riding and on the water. You can go on an exciting sightseeing tour of the park, joining a group of tourists or on your own. Whichever option you choose, in addition to new knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area, you can enjoy the local idyllic landscapes.
Lonsko Pole is considered the largest park in the Danube basin and is protected by the state.
