Lebrade Pond Bird Sanctuary
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The Lebrade Pond Bird Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein, that lies within the district of Plön, about 7 kilometres north of the town of Plön. The reserve is part of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and covers an area of about 144 hectares. It has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation and therefore is part of the Natura 2000 network. It has a length of about 1.7 kilometres and a width of about one kilometre. ()
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Wildlife
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Mute swan
The mute swan is a magnificent bird native to much of Eurasia and the northern parts of Africa. Over the years, it has also established populations in North America, Australasia, and southern Africa. First scientifically described in 1789, the mute swan is easily...
Birds
Gadwall
The gadwall, a common species of dabbling duck in the Anatidae family, was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Closely related to the falcated duck and wigeons, which are all part of the genus Mareca, the gadwall has two recognized subspecies: the common gadwall...
Birds
European fire-bellied toad
The European fire-bellied toad, known by various names such as the ringing frog, fiery toad, fire frog, or firebelly toad, is a striking amphibian native to mainland Europe. These toads are easily recognizable by their vibrant lime green dorsal coloration, accented...
Amphibians
Moor frog
The moor frog, or *Rana arvalis*, is a semiaquatic amphibian belonging to the Ranidae family, commonly found throughout Europe and Asia. These frogs are easily recognizable due to their reddish-brown coloration, unspotted bellies, dark ear spots, and a pale stripe...
Amphibians
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