Sporovsky nature reserve and ecotrope.
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Brest region, Berezovsky district, Vysokoe, Sovetskaya str., 6
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Description
The Sporovsky Biological Reserve is located in the heart of the Belarusian Polesie. Established in 1991, it was the first in Belarus to receive the status of a Ramsar site of international importance. The main wealth of these places is the vast lowland marshes, preserved in their original form. More than 600 species of plants and 120 species of birds have found shelter here, many of which are listed in the Red Book, including Europe's rarest songbird, the twirly reed warbler.
To explore the protected nature, an ecotrope has been laid "In the edge of the twirly reed warbler". Its highlight is a two-kilometer route along a wooden boardwalk through the marshy floodplain of the Yaselda River and a fascinating river crossing by hand ferry. Along the way, you will find viewing platforms and information stands, and on the territory of the visitor center you can rent a gazebo or stay overnight.
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With children
Botanical
Zoological
Hydrological
Outdoor activity
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1Ольга Ерёменко
13.07.2026
Sporovsky Nature Reserve: the pearl of Polesie in the edge of the twirly reed warbler
Among the vast expanses of the Belarusian Polesie, in the Brest region, there is a unique corner of wildlife - the Sporovsky Biological reserve. Established on August 15, 1991, it became the first territory in the country to receive the international status of a Ramsar site. The reserve occupies almost 20 thousand hectares on the territory of four districts: Bereza, Drogichin, Ivanovo and Ivatsevichi. Its heart is vast lowland marshes, preserved almost in their original form and considered unique to Central Europe.
The main character is a twirly warbler
The symbol of the reserve is Europe's rarest songbird, the twirly reed warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola). The Sporovsky marshes are the world's largest nesting site for this tiny feathered bird, where about 9% of the world's population is concentrated. Every year, ornithologists ring birds here, allowing visitors to observe this process live.
Biodiversity of international importance
The flora of the reserve includes more than 600 species of vascular plants, 20 of which are listed in the Red Book of Belarus. Special attention should be paid to the Venus slipper, a rare orchid that blooms only for 15-18 years of life. The fauna is no less impressive: 25 species of mammals (moose, roe deer, deer, beavers, badgers), 123 species of nesting birds, 6 reptiles, 8 amphibians, 34 species of fish and more than 245 species of insects. Among the inhabitants are the marsh turtle, reed toad and river lamprey.
Ecotrope "In the edge of a twirly reed warbler"
The two-kilometer route starts at the visitor center in the village of Vysokoe. It passes through a pine forest, descends to the bank of the Yaselda River, where guests will enjoy an exciting ferry ride. After that, the trail goes deep into the swampy floodplain - wooden decks lead through thickets of reeds and sedges, and observation towers open up fascinating panoramas of endless swampy expanses.
For the guests of the reserve
On the territory of the visitor center there are gazebos for picnics, a rope town and cozy rooms for overnight stays with the opportunity to meet the dawn over the swamp. Guided tours are provided, which is a prerequisite for preserving a fragile ecosystem. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when migratory birds are especially active.