Satchinez swamps

Satchinez swamps is a protected area spanning around 1200 hectares of wetlands, ponds, and meadows along the Ier River. The site sits at the meeting point of three plains in western Romania and features reedbeds and hay fields.

An ornithologist formally designated the area as a protected zone in 1942 to preserve the region's wetlands. This action marked the start of systematic efforts to safeguard this important natural area for future generations.

The reserve serves as a stopover for migratory birds and hosts swamp vegetation that has become rare across the western plains. It is valued by locals and birdwatchers who come to experience the natural landscape of the original Banat Plain.

The site is accessible year-round, with the best birdwatching opportunities during spring and autumn migration seasons. Observation points and trails throughout the area allow visitors to explore the different habitats.

The area hosts a remarkable diversity of plants and insects adapted to the swampy environment. Many of these species are overlooked by visitors despite being vital to the ecological system.