Pacsmag Fishponds Nature Conservation Area, egyedi jogszabályban védett természetvédelmi terület Tolna vármegyében
Pacsmag Fishponds Nature Conservation Area is a Natura 2000 site and Ramsar wetland in the Koppány stream valley, formed by damming water to create large ponds surrounded by marshes, meadows, and reedbeds. The landscape features open water bodies and patches of vegetation that support waterbirds, otters, and various plant species.
The area was officially designated as a nature conservation site in 1997. The ponds were originally created for fish farming and represent a long tradition of local land use that developed over many decades.
The name refers to the fishponds that have long been part of local land use and regional identity. The way people combine fish farming, grazing, and wildlife protection here shows how human activities and nature have coexisted in this landscape.
The site is easily accessible with simple walking paths and seating areas by the water for quiet observation. For the best wildlife viewing experience, visitors should move slowly and quietly, especially during the warmer months when more birds and animals are active.
A special bird ringing station operates at the site to help researchers track migration routes and movement patterns of waterbirds. This research reveals how critical this location is for birds during their seasonal journeys across regions.
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