This site is found at the Hungarian-Slovakian border. The river Ipoly is
considered as one of the northern margins of Hungary. At this Ramsar-site two nations have to cooperate to achieve the best possible result to conserve an interesting natural site.
Easy to come here either by train (recommended because of the marvelous view) or car. Major electricity wires run through the area but it is undisturbed and for first site without less disturbance.
According to the information board black storks are found here frequently. Unfortunately we were out of season so did not catch of a glimpse of this majestic wader.
The river itself isn't a major one and it is surrounded by little villages from both sides. After WW1 those villages were cut into 2 and belonged to two different countries instead of one (Hungary). Now with the EU no passport is needed if someone wants to see a family member in Slovakia.
We only visited one particular site but it is possible to take a bike ride along the protected area. Guides and maps are available. A slight line of forest belt surrounds the river bank at this particular site.
Some pollution is clearly identifiable and I guess even more rubbish accumulates during spring time, when is the flood season.
This time of the year wasn't particularly exciting as for birds, however, we've seen fishing activity, which suggests this site can be worth to visit by anglers.
This site is nearby the high-stand below and I imagined as a possible feeding site for example for storks.
