Natural Reserve "Lake Lawler"
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Natural Reserve "Lake Lawler" in the Italian region of Val d'Aosta was established for the protection of a small lake located at an altitude of 1175 meters above sea level and fed by three springs. Around the lake lie the extensive reed beds, mountain peaks and "smooth" the hills of glacial origin - landscapes, always attract tourists. The total area of ​​the reserve - only 15 hectares.

Lawler is famous for the abundance of plankton, the number of which can be compared with him only one more Valdostane lake - Lauzon and flora special significance. There are also aquatic species, such as algae and pemphigus. Not far from the coast watch trehlistnikovaya growing, and along the streams flowing into the lake, abundant in yellow marsh marigold and river avens. On the drier western slopes of the reserve can be found plant xerophyllous - Cossack juniper, blooming sunflower monetchaty and extensive abandoned fields - the main habitat of the rare Pennsylvania cinquefoil.

On a rocky cliff in the "Lake Lawler" often can be seen golden eagles, goshawk and common buzzards. Around the same lake feeding water birds such as wild ducks, that nest here, and moorhens. In the pond and around the home to many amphibians and reptiles - snakes and toads common. The waters are populated by tenches Lawler, countless species of invertebrates and insects.

To get to the nature reserve "Lake Lawler" can be on the road to Valgrizensh, Baz-Pierre and La Ravoire.

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