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This is probably the most famous preserve in Bulgaria. Sreburna is situated 16 km west of the town of Silistra and 2 km south of Danube River. It includes a lake by the same name, as well as the surrounding territories. The lake’s depth varies between one and three m and its area is 2 sq km.
Many legends explain how the preserve got its name (silver). One connects it to a Bulgarian khan, another tells about a hidden treasure. The most viable option connects the name to the surface of the lake during full moon. Sreburna’s water reflects the light and resembles a silver plate.
More than 65 plant species can be observed in Sreburna.
The animals inhabiting the preserve include 39 types of mammals, 21 types of reptiles and 10 types of fish.
Sreburna’s biggest treasure is its bird diversity. Nearly 180 types of birds nest there. Migrating birds stop in Sreburna on their way from Europe to Africa. A number of these species are endangered.
The preserve has its museum of natural history, telling more about the animal species living there.
Many legends explain how the preserve got its name (silver). One connects it to a Bulgarian khan, another tells about a hidden treasure. The most viable option connects the name to the surface of the lake during full moon. Sreburna’s water reflects the light and resembles a silver plate.
More than 65 plant species can be observed in Sreburna.
The animals inhabiting the preserve include 39 types of mammals, 21 types of reptiles and 10 types of fish.
Sreburna’s biggest treasure is its bird diversity. Nearly 180 types of birds nest there. Migrating birds stop in Sreburna on their way from Europe to Africa. A number of these species are endangered.
The preserve has its museum of natural history, telling more about the animal species living there.
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