This site was totally astonishing. Well organized train trips are available on site with a narrow gauge train, and if the weather allows we can also check out an old steam engine, which runs through the whole floodplain forest. (English site is on the way: http://kisvasut.hu/index.php?rfa=12&lang=hu)
The habitat was very interesting for me as it is a site for black stork (Ciconia nigra) and I could rarely catch a glimpse about this wonder creature. Time to time I check out a webcam (http://pontu.eenet.ee/player/melnais-starkis.html) for a Latvian black stork family, however I'm keen on exploring their habitat in Hungary as well and spot them on site if possible. Of course my little train trip did not reveal any nest site but some mammals popped up on the way and looked up surprised from the detailed undergrowth.
Here are some pics about the railway trip and the train itself. From Budapest the highway goes directly to the site however one can discover other possibilities to go on site such as couches.
Wood covered carriage. Old fashioned but functional. This carriage also runs in wintertime not the open air one. As I saw it is also possible to "turn on the heating" with an iron fire place.
Lovely place for wild boars and other huntable (not sure if this word exisits...) species. I'm not from a family where people do hunting but I'm aware of the quality meat, which comes from this forest.
The Danube looked empty as it was nearly midday and actually one of the hottest summer days...
We only took a short ride and shared the train with a school group. If the situation allows it is possible to take a ship ride from the end station or continue the way with a little steam engine. Canoeing is also possible on the Danube and would totally allow professional/non-professional explorations.
It does really exist!
Central heating! I guess it works with coal.
Our departure and destination. Hopping on the train in Keselyűs and coming back to the same station took around 90 minutes with a short stop in the middle of the forest.
Hiking trails are marked with the famous bird. Surely recommended to try one of the trails! Ticks and mosquitoes are there but we shall wear appropriate cloths and put on some repellent agent.
To own a boat at this site would allow us to explore the area a bit better. It is totally possible but a bit far for us right now.
Frogs and birds were abundant at the site and I spotted a white wading bird perching on a dead tree. Probably it was a great egret (Ardea alba).
The train station is small but new. Refreshments/rest rooms are available!
