Due to their natural wealth, the Doupov Mountains not only have the status of European Site of Community Importance (EIA), but also of an important
bird area. They are home to many critically endangered species. The ones that breed here include the
common kingfisher,
black stork,
European honey buzzard,
western marsh harrier,
Eurasian eagle-owl,
European nightjar, and the
corn crane. Impressive species of raptors, like the
lesser spotted eagle or the
white-tailed eagle, roam here. We regularly spot them in our location as well. The Ledviny pond and its surroundings teem with common kingfishers, which hunt smaller fish, such as the crucian carp and sunbleak. The planned restoration of the Ledviny and Lower ponds will benefit kingfishers and other protected bird species.
Where flowers bloom, life grows. With the restoration of the flowery meadows, we hope to increase the number of
invertebrate species. We will support them not only by expanding the stands of flowers, but also by landscape features such as woods or solitary fruit trees (their survey and planting is being done in cooperation with the
Meluzína ecological center). We will carry out invertebrate-friendly care, including mosaic mowing done in stages, which will give the insects a chance to gradually move to safety.