Descripción
Nový Vrbenský rybník is a part of a nature reserve Vrbenské Rybníky, which includes four major ponds (Černiš, Domin, Starý and Nový Vrbenský rybník) and surrounding meadows and wetlands. This protected area provides perfect habitat for breeding and feeding for various species of birds. This pond is typical for the South Bohemian region which means is rather shallow, but vast with dense vegetation on the shores. The characteristic sign of this pond is a small island in the middle, known as a nesting site of Espátula Común.
Besides breeding Espátula Común, there are many other species of birds characteristic for water habitats, such as Ánade azulón, Ánade friso, Cuchara Común, Pato Colorado, Porrón Europeo, Zampullín Común, Zampullín Cuellinegro , Somormujo Lavanco, Rascón Europeo, Martinete Común , Garceta Común, Garceta Grande, Avetoro Común, Gallineta Común, Ganso del Nilo, Tarro Blanco, Cisne Vulgar and Ánsar Campestre. In the bushy vegetation in the surrounding, there are also many other species, i.e. Pico Picapinos, Paloma Torcaz, Tórtola Turca, and many passerines: Carbonero Común, Herrerillo Común, Carbonero Palustre, Mito Común, Escribano Palustre, Trepador Azul. A few years ago also Pigargo Europeo started to appear in this area.
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Accesso
Nový Vrbenský rybník is very near the town České Budějovice and it is possible to go there by bike or foot. There are a lot of possibilities to park the car, i.e. in parking place of nearby shopping malls (Globus, Bauhaus). In the whole nature reserve of Vrbenské Rybníky, there is a marked turistic path, which is accessible also for prams or wheelchairs.
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