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The gravel island and gravel bench, whose implementation was completed in the spring of 2024, provide functioning habitats even after more than a year.

The elevated ridge of the island, which according to the project documentation has become overgrown with vegetation, and the built pond serve as a living newly created wetland habitat. The gravel island is colonized by waterfowl. The gravel bench is nicely preserved and, as a newly created gravel habitat, serves mainly for foraging. And now in winter, both measures provide space for waterfowl to overwinter.

See the footage from January 2026:

Supported by Norway through Norwegian Grants.
All projects are 15% co-financed from the state budget of the Slovak Republic.
“Working togehter for a green, competetive and inclusive Europe”
To learn more about programs and projects funded by Norwegian Grants in Slovakia, visit www.norwaygrants.sk.