Vrbenské fishponds Nature Reserve

The Vrbenské fishponds Nature Reserve (246 ha) is located on the northwestern edge of České Budějovice in the wider floodplain of the Vltava River. System of five ponds (Bažina – 6 ha, Černiš – 41 ha, Domin – 15 ha, Nový Vrbenský –23 ha, and Starý Vrbenský – 32 ha) and extensive areas of adjacent wetlands and meadows are home to rich and unique fauna and flora.

Historic pond landscape created in the 14th–15th centuries and represents a typical South Bohemian cultural landscape.

An area of exceptional ornithological value – one of the most important bird sites in southern Bohemia;

A number of rare and endangered species of water and wetland birds nest here (diving ducks (Podiceps cristatus, Tachybaptus ruficollis), ducks (Aythya fuligula, Aythya ferina, Anas platyrhynchos) and waders and relatives (Fulica atra, Gallinula chloropus, Rallus aquaticus).

Migration stopover – an important resting and feeding place for migratory birds (Anas crecca, Spatula discors (very rare), Anas acuta, Aythya marila and Haliaeetus albicilla).

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