Lower Oder Valley International Park
Facts and practical information
The Lower Oder Valley International Park is a shared German-Polish nature reserve. It comprises the western banks of the Oder river within the Uckermark district in the German state of Brandenburg as well as the steep eastern banks in the Gryfino and Police counties of the Polish West Pomeranian Voivodeship further north. ()
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Wildlife
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Eurasian otter
The Eurasian otter, often referred to as the European otter, is a captivating semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. It is the most widespread member of the otter family, inhabiting waterways and coastal regions across Europe, parts of Asia, and northern Africa.
Mammals
Aquatic warbler
The aquatic warbler is a rare and captivating bird species, predominantly found in the temperate regions of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. With an estimated population of only about 11,000 to 15,000 pairs, sightings of this bird are infrequent.
Birds
Corn crake
The corn crake, also known as the corncrake or landrail, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the rail family. It breeds across Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa during the winter months. This elusive bird prefers grassland habitats and nests on the ground, laying...
Birds
Eurasian beaver
The Eurasian beaver, also known as the European beaver, is an intriguing species that once flourished across Eurasia. Unfortunately, intensive hunting for their fur and castoreum brought them to the verge of extinction. By the early 20th century, their numbers dwindled...
Mammals
Black stork
The black stork is a striking member of the stork family, Ciconiidae, known for its predominantly black feathers, white belly, red legs, and red beak. This sizable bird breeds across Europe and extends its range to the Pacific, migrating to Africa and Asia with the...
Birds
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