Ramsar site no. 418. Situated in the valley of a meandering stream, the site consists of fishponds established by damming the watercourse. The large waterbodies, marshland, meadows and reedbeds attract thousands of waterfowl during migration and are considered one of the most significant waterfowl resting and feeding sites in Western Hungary. The area provides excellent nesting habitat for several protected and endangered bird species and breeding areas for the strictly protected otter. The site supports several species of protected plants.
Human activities consist of an intensive fishery, cattle grazing, mowing and farming.
Ramsar site no. 904. The site is composed of artificial fishponds, marshlands, a seasonally flooded saline lake, flooded woodland, and an oxbow lake. The area is important for staging numerous species of waterbirds and supports several species of notable or endemic plants. A research station and an information centre are available, and there are several observation hides. Ramsar site no.