Valchi Dol, Nature reserve in Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria.
The mountainous reserve extends across diverse landscapes with mixed broadleaf forests, meadows, rocky outcrops, and habitats supporting local wildlife populations.
The Bulgarian government designated Valchi Dol as a protected area in November 1980 to safeguard the populations of griffon vultures in the Eastern Rhodopes.
The reserve maintains traditional practices of animal husbandry and agriculture that connect local communities with their natural surroundings.
A network of marked trails through the reserve allows visitors to observe 219 bird species, including 59 listed in the Bulgarian Red List.
The reserve forms part of a cross-border ecological corridor between Bulgaria and Greece, supporting one of the largest vulture populations in Southeast Europe.
Inception: November 25, 1980
GPS coordinates: 41.60000,25.68300
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:25
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