Meteliai Regional Park | |
Iucn Category: | V |
Map: | Lithuania |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Alytus County, Lithuania |
Nearest City: | Lazdijai |
Coords Ref: | [1] |
Area: | 17005ha |
Established: | 1992 |
Url: | https://meteliurp.lrv.lt |
Meteliai Regional Park (Metelių regioninis parkas), established in 1992, is a natural and cultural reserve in southern Lithuania. The nearest city is Lazdijai.
The park covers about 177 square kilometers, including three lakes: Lake Metelys, Lake Dusia, and Lake Obelija.[2] [3] Its geographic features include glacial moraines.
130 bird species breed in the park; it is visited by over 10,000 individuals during migratory seasons. Flocks of up to 2,000 crested grebes, 15,000 coots, and 4,000 tufted ducks have been observed.
The park incorporates a number of villages along with battle sites, churches, cemeteries, and Stone Age settlements.