Srebarna Nature Reserve World Heritage Site

Official name

Srebarna Nature Reserve | UNESCO

Country

Bulgaria | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Village of Srebarna, Province of Silistra; 16 km west of the town of Silistra and 1 km south of the Danube
44.1144° Lat, 27.7800° Lon | Map

Code

219

Time Zone

Europe/Sofia (EET, +0200)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1983. The Srebarna Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake adjacent to the Danube and extending over 600 ha. It is the breeding ground of almost 100 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered. Some 80 other bird species migrate and seek refuge there every winter. Among the most interesting bird species are the Dalmatian pelican, great egret, night heron, purple heron, glossy ibis and white spoonbill.