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Borsodi Mezőségi National Park

Nord-East Hungary  >  Hungary

Borsodi-Mezöség is the largest alkaline marshland complex on the right bank of the River Tisza.

Added* by Ruben Vermeer
Most recent update 7 July 2020

Description

In Borsodi-Mezöség the main wetland types, still preserved in good, natural conditions, are permanent and intermittent marshes, hayfields and wet meadows which form a mosaic vegetation pattern with arid vegetation habitats (such as steppe grasslands on loess and sandy soil). The site provides important staging habitats and water bodies for migratory birds including the Common Crane, while a large number of threatened waterbirds nest there. But also top species like Imperial Eagle, Saker Falcon, Great Bustard, European Roller and Red-footed Falcon occur here.

Details

Access

Because of the large scale the area is best explored by car. Almost no tarmac in de park. After heavy rain it can be muddy on the dirt roads.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Plain , Steppe , Reedbeds , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Summer , Autumn , Spring , All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Borsodi-Mezoseg is also known as Little Hortobagy. But the area is still huge with its 30,000 hectares.

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