North of Belgrade, in Vojvodina, when the Danube-Tisa-Danube canal is crossed, in front of the passenger, it is as if a carpet woven from rivers, canals, lakes and ponds is spread. Carska bara, one of the richest European habitats of marsh birds and rare plant species, is also pleasantly located here. It was formed by the flooding of the Tisza and Begej, and archaeological research has confirmed that these areas were inhabited by man as far back as six thousand years ago.
The Carske bare reserve has 4,700 hectares
In addition to the fact that the SRP "Carska bara" is the largest fishpond in Europe and is considered the most famous ornithological station in Europe, this wonder of nature, located among reeds, willows and rings, is included in the protected Ramsar site of international importance. The Ramsar Convention, which dates from 1971, is responsible for regulating the protection and preservation of regions on the planet that are important for the survival of plant and animal species.
The main feature of the Imperial Pond is the richness of the bird world, which the Government of Australia has entered in the register of water habitats of first-class importance. Namely, 240 species of birds live there, permanently or occasionally, most of which are very rare in the world, so they are protected. For example, the colony of pigeon is unique in the country. Long-term monitoring of migratory birds has established that the Imperial Pond is a great stop and resting place for many birds that fly from Central Europe to South Africa. This area is characterized by herons, especially blue and white, famous for their precious feathers, which are endangered species. In Carska bara, their colony sometimes has up to two thousand nests.
Apart from bird lovers and fishermen, this reserve is also visited by all those who enjoy walking in the meadows where various medicinal plants grow, but it is forbidden to pick them. Many animals are also protected from hunting, such as wild boars, rabbits, deer, Byzantine rats, colorful salamanders, pond turtles, but also otters, which are a confirmation of the purity of the water in the pond. And while tourists enjoy a photo safari, it happens that a pheasant or forest coca runs their way, and deeper in the forest there are also wild cats.there are no mosquitoes in Carska bara.
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