Meteliai Regional Park Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Metelių Regioninis Parkas in Lithuania . protectedplanet.net.
  2. Web site: Meteliai Regional Park. Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania. 2008-05-03.
  3. Web site: Study trip to 2006-06-04—07 Lithuania. BIRD project. 2008-05-03.