Descripción
Lake Baláta (Baláta-tó) and the surrounding Baláta Lake Nature Reserve is a great place for birding in Somogy County. In order to preserve its wildlife, the lake was declared protected in 1942. Many herons, ducks, grebes and other waterbirds can be spotted in the area. There are 7 pairs of nesting Pigargo Europeo in the forests of the area. Other birds you can encounter are Porrón Pardo, Garza Imperial, Polluela Pintoja, Cigüeña Negra, Carricero Común, Zampullín Común and Picamaderos Negro.
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Accesso
The lake is located in the western part of Somogy County, between Kaszó, Somogycsicsó and Szenta. One of the stops of the light rail between Kaszó and Szenta is located near the lake, from here you can reach the bird-watching tower built near the lake on foot on the forest path of about 400 meters. The highly protected lake can only be visited officially by professional guidance.


