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Stream and Waters

Stream and Waters

And the waters of Goričko? Goričko is crisscrossed by streams, the majority of which, luckily, have been left in an unregulated, natural or semi-natural condition. The riverbeds are deeply cut and overgrown by abundant woody cover giving adequate shade. The most important dweller of Goričko streams, found abundantly, is the Otter. The streams and their surroundings provide sufficient shelter, enough food and a healthy environment.

Lutra lutra
M.A.Adamič

Most waters are still inhabited by Broad-fingered Crayfish, hiding under stones, and by a threatened species of Medicinal Leech. The significant water species are also Ukrainian Brook Lamprey and a fish, Bitterling.

In sufficiently humid places various species of toads and newts may be found. The fire salamander is frequently found in streams and brooks in the forests. The Grass Snake lives in Reed-grass meadows near the waters. Insects buzz around the water surface, their larvae grow in the water. The most significant and frequently found insect is the dragonfly, among which the Gomphus Serpentin, the Eurasian Red Dragonfly and Eurasian Band-winged Dragonfly are the rarest and most threatened. Altogether there are 44 species of dragonflies at Goričko - an unusually high number.

Močerad (Salamander salamandra), G.Planinc
Stasiti kamenjak, (Sympetrum depressiusculum), M.Bedjanič
Čapljica (Ixobrychus minutus)

The wetlands are also home to birds, in particular Warblers, Shorebirds and the threatened Little Bittern.

Near Ledavsko lake, ornithologists have found the following types of warblers: Sedge Warblers, River Warblers, Savi's Warblers and Grasshopper Warblers. According to ornithologists, 22 species of shorebirds can be seen during migration as well as the severely threatened Little Bittern. The White Stork is the most frequently seen guest in Goričko.

Ledavsko jezero, S.De±nik
Bukovni±ko jezero
Hodo±ko jezero

 

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