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Black Sea Coast in spring |
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Abrasive coast of the Black sea with cliffs and small bays. South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Abrasive coast of the Black sea with cliffs and small bays. South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Meadow steppe on the Black sea coast with primroses - crocuses, or saffron (genus
Crocus) from the family of Iris, or Iris (Iridaceae). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Spring, or Giant Crocus (Crocus vernus) - primroses of the family of Iris (Iridaceae)
in the meadow steppe on the Black sea. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity
of the city of Sozopol. |
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Abrasive coast of the Black sea with cliffs and small bays. South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Wild, i.e. not affected by anthropogenic transformations sandy beach on the Black sea
coast. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Sand dunes with arid (desert) vegetation on the Black sea coast. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Freshwater marshy lakes, overgrown with reeds, on the foothills between the Black sea
and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the
vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Spring grasses on the Cape Akra (Accra Peninsula). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Spring grass with red poppies (Papaver rhoeas) on the Cape Akra (Accra Peninsula).
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Spring herbs with common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) on the Cape Akra (Accra Peninsula).
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) among spring grasses on the Cape Akra (Accra
Peninsula). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of
Chernomorets. |
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Spring grasses with flowering Bearded irises (presumably Iris germanica) on the Cape
Akra (Accra Peninsula). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the
town of Chernomorets. |
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Flowering irises (presumably Bearded iris - Iris germanica) among the spring grasses
on the Cape Akra (Accra Peninsula). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Spring grasses in the coastal meadow steppe on the foothill plain between the Black
sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Spring grasses in the coastal meadow steppe on the foothill plain between the Black
sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Two different types of peonies - Paeonia peregrina and narrow-leaved peony (Paeonia
tenuifolia) among the spring grasses in the coastal meadow steppe on the foothills between
the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Paeonia peregrina among the spring grasses in the coastal meadow steppe on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Narrow-leaved peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) among spring grasses in the coastal meadow
steppe on the foothills plain between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha)
mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of
Chernomorets. |
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Narrow-leaved peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) among spring grasses in the coastal meadow
steppe on the foothills plain between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha)
mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of
Chernomorets. |
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Flowering cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) on the foothills between the Black sea and
the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Blooming cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) on the foothills between the Black sea and
the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Flowering Wisteria (the legume family - Fabaceae) on the
streets of Sozopol. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Black Sea Coast in summer (top) |
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The coast of the Black sea from a bird's-eye view: natural, i.e. not affected by
anthropogenic transformations sandy beach with dunes and freshwater marshy lakes overgrown
with reeds, on the foothills between the sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Natural sand dunes with arid (desert) vegetation on the Black sea coast. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Natural sand dunes with arid (desert) vegetation on the Black sea coast. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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The coast of the Black sea from a bird's-eye view: Mussels (Mytinus) plantations - an
example of aquaculture. The peninsula and the city of Sozopol, South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region. |
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Underwater vegetation of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or sea salad)
and brown (Cystoseira) algae on the coastal rocks. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region,
near the city of Chernomorets. |
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The underwater world of the Black sea: Cystoseira algae on coastal rocks, and a fish
fry. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Underwater vegetation of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or sea salad)
and brown (Cystoseira) algae on the coastal rocks. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region,
near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Underwater vegetation and fish of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or sea
salad) and brown (Cystoseira) algae on coastal rocks, as well as Rusty blenny, or Black
Sea blenny (Parablennius sanguinolentus). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the
city of Chernomorets. |
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Underwater vegetation and animals of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or
sea salad) and brown (Cystoseira) algae on the coastal rocks and bivalves – mussels
(Mytinus). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Underwater vegetation of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or sea salad)
and brown (Cystoseira) algae on the coastal rocks. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region,
near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Underwater vegetation of the Black sea: green (Ulva, or sea lettuces, or sea salad)
and brown (Cystoseira) algae on the coastal rocks. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region,
near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Rocky abrasion coast of the Black sea with cliffs and small bays in the natural Park
of Ropotamo. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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A flock of mute swans in the bay on the Black sea in the natural Park of Ropotamo.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Mute swans in the Bay on the Black sea in the natural Park of Ropotamo. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Meadow steppe on the edge of the field and broad-leaved forest (far away) on the Black
sea coast. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, the vicinity of the city of Sozopol. |
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Meadow steppe and broad-leaved forest on the foothills between the Black
sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near
the city of Chernomorets. |
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A small freshwater lake in an abandoned quarry for the extraction of
stone. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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A small freshwater lake in an abandoned quarry for the extraction of
stone. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Meadow steppe, agricultural fields and broad-leaved forest on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Agricultural fields planted with clover after mowing and a huge flock of
starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on wires on the foothills between the Black sea and
the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city
of Chernomorets. |
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A huge flock of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), sitting on the wires on the
agricultural fields between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Rolled hay (grain-clover mixture for cattle) after mowing on the foothill
plain between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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General view of the common quince tree (Cydonia oblonga) with fruits on
the foothill plain between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Fruits of quince (Cydonia oblonga) in an abandoned garden on the foothills
between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Ripening fruits of quince (Cydonia oblonga) in an abandoned garden on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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General view of the cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) with fruits on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Mature fruits of yellow cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) growing on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Mature red fruits on the cherry plum Bush (Prunus cerasifera) growing on
the foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Mature fruit on the branches of cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) growing on
the foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Mature fruits of red cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera), growing on the
foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Flowering tree of Redbud (genus Cercis) on the streets of Sozopol.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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The flowers of the Blue Passionflower, or Bluecrown passion flower
(Passiflora caerulea) in the village of Chernomorets. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, Sozopol community. |
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Fruits and flowers of the Blue Passionflower, or Bluecrown passion flower
(Passiflora caerulea) in the village of Chernomorets. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, Sozopol community. |
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Immature figs (Ficus carica) in the village of Chernomorets. South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community. |
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Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) in the village of Chernomorets.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community. |
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Immature fruits of pomegranate (Punica granatum) in the village of
Chernomorets. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community. |
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Fruits of pears (Pyrus communis) in the village of Chernomorets.
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community. |
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Immature fruits of Persimmon, or Japanese, or Oriental persimmon
(Diospiros kaki) in the village of Chernomorets. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region,
Sozopol community. |
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Grape liana (genus Vitis) - Dimyat variety (white table grape) in the
vineyard near the village of Chernomorets. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol
community. |
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Fruits (bunches) of grapes (genus Vitis) variety Dimyat (white table
variety) in the vineyard on the foothills between the Black sea and the Strandzha
mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of Chernomorets. |
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Immature fruits (bunches) of grapes (genus Vitis) Dimyat variety (white
table variety) in the vineyard on the foothills between the Black sea and the Strandja
(Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of
Chernomorets. |
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Mature fruits of white table grapes (genus
Vitis) Dimyat variety in the vineyard on the foothills between the Black sea and the
Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of
Chernomorets. |
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Strandja Mountains in spring (top) |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak and beech on the territory of the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the
natural national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region. |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak and beech on the territory of the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the
natural national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region. |
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Beech deciduous forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the natural national Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Beech deciduous forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the natural national Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Flowering cyclamen (Alpine violets - genus Cyclamen, family Primulaceae) in beech
deciduous forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the
largest protected area in Bulgaria - natural national Park "Strandja
(Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Flowering cyclamen (Alpine violets - genus Cyclamen, family Primulaceae) in beech
deciduous forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the
largest protected area in Bulgaria - natural national Park "Strandja
(Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Common Primrose (Primula vulgaris, Primulaceae family) in the beech deciduous forest
lowland on the territory of Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest conservation area of
Bulgaria - the natural park "Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria,
Burgas region. |
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Euphorbia (probably almond-shaped - Euphorbia amygdaloides) in a broad-leaved beech
forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest
protected area in Bulgaria - the natural national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)".
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Spring flood on a mountain stream in a broad-leaved forest on the territory of the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the
natural national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region. |
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A small mountain stream in a broad-leaved forest on the territory of the low-mountain
massif Strandja (Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the natural
national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Meadow steppe and broad-leaved forest on the foothills between the Black sea and the
Strandja (Strandzha) mountains. South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the city of
Chernomorets. |
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Oak broad-leaved forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha) - the largest protected area in Bulgaria - the natural national Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village
of Chernomorets. |
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Oak broad-leaved forest on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria,
Burgas region, near the village of Chernomorets. |
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Forest road in deciduous forest lowland on the territory of Strandja (Strandzha).
Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Chernomorets. |
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Oak galls (Hymenoptera insect Cynipidae) on the branches of oak in a broad-leaved
forest in the territory of the low-mountain massif of Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park
"Strandzha" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the
village of Chernomorets. |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak and beech on the territory of the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest
protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Flowering Black locust, or false acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) on the
edge of a deciduous forest in low mountain Strandzha. Natural Park "Strandzha" -
the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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The flowers of the Black locust, or false acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) on the edge of
a deciduous forest in low mountain Strandzha. Natural Park "Strandzha" - the
largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Blooming bush of Tamarix, or tamarisk, or salt cedar on the edge of a deciduous forest
in low mountain Strandzha. Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area
in Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Flowers of Tamarix, or tamarisk, or salt cedar on the edge of a deciduous forest in
low mountain Strandzha. Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area in
Bulgaria, Burgas region. |
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Foothill plain 2 km wide, occupied by vineyards and agricultural fields, between the
Black sea and the low-mountain massif of Strandja (Strandzha). South-East of Bulgaria,
Burgas region, near the village of Chernomorets. |
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Foothill plain 2 km wide, occupied by vineyards and agricultural fields, between the
Black sea and the low-mountain massif of Strandja (Strandzha). South-East of Bulgaria,
Burgas region, near the village of Chernomorets. |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak on the low-mountain massif of Strandja
(Strandzha). Between the coastal plain and the forest is the border of the natural
national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria.
Burgas region, near the village of Ravadinovo. |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak on the low-mountain massif of Strandja
(Strandzha). Between the coastal plain and the forest is the border of the natural
national Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria.
Burgas region, near the village of Ravadinovo. |
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Broad-leaved forests on the low-mountain Strandja (Strandzha) massif and the reservoir
on the Ropotamo river. Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area in
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Yasnaya Polyana. |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak and beech on the territory of the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest
protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Yasnaya Polyana. |
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Agricultural meadow, sown grass-clover mixture and arugula (Eruca), and broad-leaved
forest low-mountain of Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)"
- the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, the community of Sozopol, the
surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Agricultural meadow, sown grass-clover mixture and arugula (Eruca), and broad-leaved
forest low-mountain of Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)"
- the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, the community of Sozopol, the
surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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The edge of agricultural fields, overgrown with poppy-rhoeas (Papaver rhoeas), in the
valley of the Ropotamo river in the territory of the foothills of the Strandja (Strandzha)
massif. Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in
Bulgaria, Burgas region, the community of Sozopol, the surrounding villages of Rosen and
Veselie. |
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A waterlogged meadow overgrown with buttercups in the valley of the Ropotamo river in
the territory of the low-mountain massif of Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region,
the community of Sozopol, the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Orphaned Tulip (Tulipa orphanidea) on the wet meadow in the valley of the Ropotamo
river in the territory of the foothills of the Strandja (Strandzha) massif. Natural Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region,
the community of Sozopol, the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Daisies (genus Bellis) on the wet meadow in the valley of the Ropotamo river in the
territory of the foothills of the Strandja (Strandzha) massif. Natural Park "Strandja
(Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, the community
of Sozopol, the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Male green lizard on the banks of the river Ropotamo in the
low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" -
the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, the community of Sozopol, the
surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Strandja Mountains in summer (top) |
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Broad-leaved forests with predominance of oak and beech with areas of agricultural
fields on the territory of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha). Natural Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region,
the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Sparse broad-leaved forests (oak forests) with areas of agricultural
fields and pastures in the territory of the low-mountain massif of Strandja (Strandzha).
Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria,
Burgas region, the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Oak deciduous forest with patches of agricultural fields and pastures in
the territory of the foothills of the Strandja (Strandzha) massif. Natural Park
"Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region,
the surrounding villages of Rosen and Veselie. |
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Oak broad-leaved forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest nature protection
area of Bulgaria, Burgas province, Sozopol municipality, near the village Ravadinovo. |
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Oak broad-leaved forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif Strandja
(Strandzha). Natural Park "Strandja (Strandzha)" - the largest nature protection
area of Bulgaria, Burgas province, Sozopol municipality, near the village Ravadinovo. |
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Oak deciduous forest with patches of agricultural fields and pastures in the territory
of the foothills of the Strandja (Strandzha) massif. Natural Park "Strandzha" -
the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Ravadinovo. |
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A small river, surrounded by deciduous forest in the low-mountain massif Strandzha.
Natural Park "Strandzha" - the largest protected area in Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Ravadinovo. |
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Thracian sanctuary of the 16th century BC "Beglik-Tash" surrounded by
deciduous forest in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near the city of
Primorsko. |
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Thracian sanctuary of the 16th century BC "Beglik-Tash" surrounded by
deciduous forest in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near the city of
Primorsko. |
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Thracian sanctuary of the 16th century BC "Beglik-Tash" surrounded by
deciduous forest in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near the city of
Primorsko. |
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Cornelian cherry, European cornel or Cornelian cherry dogwood (Cornus mas) bush with
fruits on the edge of a deciduous forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif
Strandja (Strandzha). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the
town of Chernomorets. |
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Cornelian cherry, European cornel or Cornelian cherry dogwood (Cornus
mas) fruit on the edge of deciduous forests in the foothills of the low mountain of
Strandja (Strandzha). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the
town of Chernomorets. |
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Thickets of Blackberry bush (Rubus fruticosus) with fruits on the edge of
a deciduous forest in the foothills of the low mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha).
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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The fruit of the Blackberry bush (Rubus fruticosus) growing on the edge of
deciduous forests in the foothills of the low mountain of Strandja (Strandzha).
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Blackthorn or sloe (Prunus spinosa) with fruits on the edge of a deciduous
forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha). South-Eastern
Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets. |
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Night butterfly tiger moth (Arctiini tribe) on the edge of
a deciduous forest in the foothills of the low-mountain massif Strandja (Strandzha).
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, Sozopol community, near the town of Chernomorets.
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Ropotamo Reserve in spring (top) |
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The bed of the river Ropotamo, overgrown with reeds, surrounded by deciduous forest in
the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the
village of Arkutino. |
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The bed of the river Ropotamo, overgrown with reeds, surrounded by deciduous forest in
the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the
village of Arkutino. |
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Oak broad-leaved forest (oak grove) in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East
of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Yellow crocus or Dutch yellow crocus (Crocus flavus) - primroses from the family of
Iris (Iridaceae) in oak deciduous forest in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park).
South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Yellow crocus or Dutch yellow crocus (Crocus flavus) - primroses from the family of
Iris (Iridaceae) in oak deciduous forest in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Oak deciduous forest (oak grove) on the banks of the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo
reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of
Arkutino. |
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Lesser celandine or pilewort (Ficaria verna) in a broad-leaved oak forest in the
reserve (natural park) "Ropotamo". South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near
the village of Arkutino. |
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Grape hyacinth (genus Muscari) of the Asparagus family in oak deciduous forest in the
Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Dead-nettle (genus Lamium) in broad-leaved oak forest in the reserve (natural park)
"Ropotamo". South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Blooming cyclamens (Alpine violet from the Cyclamen genus, Primulaceae family) in the
beech-oak deciduous forest in the reserve (natural park "Ropotamo". Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Cyclamens (Alpine violet from the Cyclamen genus, Primulaceae family) in the beech-oak
deciduous forest in the reserve (natural park) «Ropotamo". Burgas region, near the
village of Arkutino. |
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Lesser celandine or pilewort (Ficaria verna) in broad-leaved oak forest in the reserve
(natural park) «Ropotamo". South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village
of Arkutino. |
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Sand dunes overgrown with grassy vegetation on the Black sea coast in the Delta of the
Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on the sand dunes on the Black sea coast in the
Delta of the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near
the village of Arkutino. |
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Sand dunes overgrown with vegetation on the Black sea coast in the delta of the
Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park), south-East of Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Sand dunes overgrown with vegetation on the Black sea coast in the delta of the
Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park), south-East of Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Compact brome (presumably Bromus madritensis) on the overgrowing sand dunes on the
Black sea coast in the Delta of the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park).
South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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The valley of the Ropotamo river and sand dunes in the delta area of the reserve
(Ropotamo national Park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of
Arkutino. |
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Poppy rhoeas (Papaver rhoeas) among the spring grasses on the sand dunes in the Delta
of the Ropotamo river in the reserve (natural park) "Ropotamo". South-East of
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Common, Or Red Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) among the spring grasses on the sand dunes in
the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near
the village of Arkutino. |
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Common, or Red Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) among the spring grasses on the sand dunes in
the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near
the village of Arkutino. |
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Anemone (genus Anemone) among the spring grasses on the outskirts of the agricultural
field in the Delta of the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Mediterranean, or European black widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) eats honeybee on
the flower of anemone among the spring grasses on the outskirts of the agricultural field
in the Delta of the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region,
near the village of Arkutino. |
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The riverbed and swampy floodplain of the Ropotamo river in the area of its Delta, as
well as overgrown sand dunes in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on the sand dunes on the Black sea in the Delta of
the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). Burgas region, near the village
of Arkutino. |
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Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on the sand dunes on the Black sea in the Delta of
the Ropotamo river in the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Greek tortoise, or spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) on the sand dunes near the
Black sea in the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park),
south-eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Greek tortoise, or spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) on the sand dunes near the
Black sea in the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park),
south-eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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A pair of Greek, or spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca) during breeding season on
the sand dunes near the Black sea in the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve
(natural park), south-eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Greek tortoise, or spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) on the sand dunes near the
Black sea in the Delta of the Ropotamo river. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park),
south-eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Lowland swamp (overgrown wetland lake) - nature reserve "Lake Arkutino".
South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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The European pond turtle, or European pond terrapin (Emys
orbicularis) on the lowland swamp (overgrown wetland lake) in the natural reserve
"Lake Arkutino". South-Eastern Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of
Arkutino. |
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Ropotamo Reserve in summer (top) |
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The estuary of the Ropotamo river in the place of its confluence with the Black sea
(in the delta) on the territory of the Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of
Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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The estuary of the Ropotamo river in the place of its confluence with the Black sea
and the floodplain willow forest. Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria,
Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Rocky bank of the Ropotamo river at the place of its confluence with the Black sea in
the delta area. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Estuary of the Ropotamo river in the place of its confluence with the Black sea in the
Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village
of Arkutino. |
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The estuary of the Ropotamo river and underwater spit at the confluence of the river
in the Black sea. The Ropotamo reserve (natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas
region, near the village of Arkutino. |
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Wild, not affected by anthropogenic transformations sandy beach on the Black sea coast
and a spit at the confluence of the Ropotamo river. The territory of the Ropotamo reserve
(natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino.
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Great Black Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo), sitting on trees in the floodplain
willow forest in the Delta of Ropotamo river. The territory of the Ropotamo reserve
(natural park). South-East of Bulgaria, Burgas region, near the village of Arkutino. |