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of the Azov-Black Sea Ornithological Station
Summer avifauna of the designed national natural park «Podesinnia» in the Desna floodplain
A. V. Plyga
The Desna river floodplain plays an important role in maintaining diversity of birds. The Desna ecological corridor and Poliskyi northern migratory route of birds pass through it. 81 bird species were registered in July 2010, among them 8 species included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine. That is why the establishment of a national natural park “Podesinnya” is a priority in maintaining the Desna ecological corridor. Preparation of a list with avifauna species composition is an essential point in the national park designation.
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