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Ostruženské Rybníky

Hradec Králové  >  Czech Republic

The Ostruženské ponds near Jičín are a 650 hectares complex of ponds in the floodplain of the Velký and Malý Porák streams.

Added* by Benjamin Baatje
Most recent update 18 avgust 2025

Description

Ostruženské Rybníky is a complex of ponds in the floodplain of the Velký and Malý Porák streams. The area forms a vital wetland enclave within a predominantly agricultural landscape. The system includes eight ponds of varying sizes. The largest is Ostruženský Pond, covering 50 hectares, and together with Turecký and Čeperka, it forms the core of the system.

The area is great for birding. Almost 200 bird species have been recorded, and more than 100 breeding species, including Veliki trstenjak, Trstenjak rogožar, Eja močvarica, Bela roda and Mali gnjurac. Other birds that can be observed are Grogotovac, Plovka kašikara, Belorepan, Poljska ševa, Strnadica žutovoljka, Barska strnadica and Ždral.

Details

Access

Ostruženské Rybníky is located west of the town of Jičín, near the village of Ostružno. You can reach the ponds by car, and there are parking options nearby. Public transport access is limited. The best approach is to explore the area on foot or by bicycle. The terrain is mostly flat and accessible, with a mix of paved and unpaved paths.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Pond , Reedbeds

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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