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41 Bükk mountains

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Description

A mountain range between Eger and Miskolc, with deep valleys and a wide plateau. Deciduous oak Quercus forests exist between 200 m and 600 m, with submontane forests of Quercus, Carpinus and Fagus above 700 m. Oak forest, scrub and rocky grassland on the southern slopes experience a more continental micro-climate. Human activities include intensive forest management and hunting.

Location and size

Administrative region(s):Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves
Central coordinates: E20.30, N48.10
Altitude: 200-958m
Area: 61000 ha

Habitats and percentage

01. Forest (90%)
03. Shrubland (5%)
11. Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) (5%)

IBA qualifying birds

Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) - resident
Saker (Falco cherrug) - resident
Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) - breeding
Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) - breeding

Common Birds

Special Birds


Sightseeing


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