Birds catching breath in one-of-a-kind nature reserve

Ormož, 13 August - The Ormož Basins Nature Reserve in northeastern Slovenia is a key stopover for migratory birds and an important nesting site for waterbirds. Home to endangered or rare species, the wetland is a place of serenity and bird-watching opportunities, with a unique origin story to boot.

Ormož Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož
Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož
Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož
Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož Old shipping containers used as observation posts in Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož
Old shipping containers used as observation posts in Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož Old shipping containers used as observation posts in Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Ormož
Old shipping containers used as observation posts in Ormož Basins, a nature reserve in northeastern Slovenia famous for its rich birdlife.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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