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JEGRICKA NATURE PARK
The Jegricka is a Backa river, with a course
running 64 kilometres and, as such, is <strong>of</strong>ten
lyrically referred to as “the umbilical cord <strong>of</strong>
the Backa wetlands.” The Jegricka <strong>Nature</strong> Park
covers the area along the river’s banks and runs
through four municipalities: Backa Palanka,
Vrbas, Temerin and Zabalj. Jegricka’s banks
are renowned for having the most beautiful
“carpets” <strong>of</strong> white water lilies. The river has an
abundance <strong>of</strong> rich and diverse wildlife with
many species <strong>of</strong> fish, amphibians, reptiles and
mammals. It also represents an oasis for water
fowl and importantly, is also home to the
endangered species – the Ferruginous Duck
(Aythya nyroka).
oxbow lake area that was once a route <strong>of</strong> the
meandering River Tisa. Over time, the river
changed its course, leaving stagnant pools,
ponds and swamps behind. Slano Kopovo is
one <strong>of</strong> the few preserved salt pool areas in the
region. Its numerous bird species and rare
flora make the reserve very interesting. At the
end <strong>of</strong> the 20 th century, Slano Kopovo was
declared an Important Bird Area (IBA) and,
to date, more than 200 different species have
been recorded. During autumn, the reserve
attracts as many as 20,000 cranes - a number
only matched in very few locations in Europe.
Slano Kopovo was the final nesting place <strong>of</strong> the
White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) in
the country, which vanished from these parts
four decades ago. A few bird watching hides
have been installed for visitors to observe the
unique bird life <strong>of</strong> the salt mines.
Educational trails – Ludas Bearded Parrotbill
Special <strong>Nature</strong> Reserve
UPPER DANUBE RIVER BASIN
Great rivers have always been determined
by fate. On the upper course <strong>of</strong> the
Danube in Vojvodina, within the river’s
flood zones, a network <strong>of</strong> meanders, oxbow
channels, river islands and banks sprawl the
Upper Danube river basin region. Imagaine
an isolated island surrounded by fields and
villages, the area continues to preserve
and nurture an extremely large number <strong>of</strong>
plant and animal species. Among the most
important and valued residents <strong>of</strong> the Upper
Danube basin are the White-tailed Eagle,
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