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Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) from Sălaj

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a migratory insectivorous species. In autumn it migrates to Sub-Saharan Africa, making one of the longest journeys of any small bird.

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) from Muntele Șes

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a common species in Europe. In breeding time it occurs near running water. Their nest is built by both male an female adult, and it is placed near the water, between stones and roots.

Landscape of Ratin

A traditional agricultural landscape with mosaic structure, which is quite common in Sălaj county.

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) from Plopiș

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is one of the most richly-coloured native Romanian bird species. It is one of the latest returning migratory bird. The bee-eater is protected, Natura 2000 species, it lives and nests colonially in loess or…

Longhorn Beetle (Morimus funereus) from Marca-Huta

Longhorn Beetle (Morimus funereus) is a protected, Natura species, that became rare and vulnerable due to the disappearance of its natural habitat. The larvae develop in old oaks and beech trees, leaving behind wide galleries.

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) from Zăuan

This little songbird is one of the protected, Natura 2000 species. It occurs all year in deciduous forest, but also in parks and hedges. Outside the breeding season they form compact flocks of 20 birds, These flocks initially split into breeding…

Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) from Nușfalău

The stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is one of the largest beetles of Romania. Protected, Natura 2000 species, rare in Western Europe, the stag beetle prefers old oaks. Males have impressive mandibles that they use in battels between rivals. It is still…

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) from Nușfalău

The yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) is a common species in Romania, even if it is one of those protected, Natura 2000 species amphibians which is declining in Western Europe. It inhabits mostly temporal ponds and it can be found during whole…

Landscape of Ratin

meadow - traditional mosaic landscape

Landscape of Ratin

meadow - traditional landscape with mosaic structure