Monument
Persina marshes

Persina marshes are located in northern Bulgaria along the Danube River. In 1981 the group of Persina marshes was declared a reserve under the name " Persinski marshes " - part of the Belene group of islands with an area of ​​385.2 hectares . This territory are prohibited absolutely all types of human activity in order to maintain biodiversity and plant life in these places . Even around the reserve was declared a buffer zone with an area of ​​551.8 hectares . Reserve itself is located on the island of Persin and includes the territories of four marshes " Pischensko swamp " area 182 ha " dead marsh " area of 122.6 ha and " old swamp " with " Dulyova bar " area 80.6 ha.

Persina marshes are of international importance and are designated as an important bird area. This is definitely one of the largest deposits in Bulgaria natural growth waterline devil walnut, water fern, and The four key. Furthermore, it Persina marshes are where

you can see the rare and endangered plant species as dzhulyun floating watering , yellow kakichki , dropsy and insectivorous mehurka .

The reserve is also home to many species of waterfowl - Red- necked Grebe , Whiskered Tern , Gull , cormorant , herons , wild ducks and geese. Throughout the reserve has recorded 170 species of birds . Persina marshes has one of nesting mute swan. Park visitors can witness the unique and autumn gathering of black stork in the country. The reserve can see the rare and endangered plant species dzhulyun , four- nostrum floating watering , yellow kakichki , dropsy and insectivorous mehurka .

Reserve " Persinski swamps " is an obligatory landmark for lovers of rare wetland plants and birds.

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