Descripción
Chropyňský pond and surroundings are part the Upper Moravian Valley and a protected area. It houses a big colony of Gaviota Reidora. In the past sometimes even up to 5000 pairs (one of the most numerous colonies in Central Europe). There is irregular nestling of Zampullín Cuellinegro and many common and less common wetland birds can be seen here. Like Carricero Tordal, Carricerín Común, Cerceta Carretona, Focha Común, Gallineta Común, Somormujo Lavanco, Zampullín Común, Avetorillo común, Escribano Palustre and Andarríos Chico. The pond is also visited by Águila Pescadora, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Garza Real, Avefría Europea and Martín Pescador Común.
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Accesso
On the northern side of the pond is a parking place (see the P on the map). From there you can make a circular walk (2 km) around the pond. You will pass the observation tower on the northwestern edge of the pond. The tower is 7 m high, the covered viewing platform is located at a height of 3 m.
