About Bugeac Lake

General information: Bugeac Lake is the most southern from the river banks, has high and steep borders that can reach up to 30 meters and its flat ground is gulf shaped. The lake is conected to the Danube, having a  dam that regulates the water exchange. In the western side there is a high and rocky (calcareous) strip. On the right slope there is the remarkable existence of an touristic unexlplored cave, formed in the fossil bearing deposits of this area. The cave is a propitious place for the water birds to pass the winter. Many of the bird species are very important, considering conservation, like the curly pelican (Pelecanus crispus) for instance.

Reservation type: mixed

Surface: 1.434 he

Localization: Ostrov Commune, Constanta District (N 44.08; E 27.45)

Altitude: min. 8; max 45

Access:

The Bugeac Lake, found near the Bulgarian border, at the limit between the Constanta and Calarasi districts, is accessible by the 3 national road (DN3), between Ostrov and Lipnita localities, in two ways: the local road to Bugeac and the one to Galita and Garlita, this part of the road offering a very good view over the lake.

Main biotopes

• Stagnant waters (49,6%)
• Swamps (11,6%)
• Unirrigated arable land (17,4%)
• Natural grassy vegetation areas (5,6%)