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'''Nemunas Delta''' is the ] name for the ] Delta, in ].
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'''Nemunas Delta''' is the ] name for the ] ], in ]. Prior to post-World War II border changes, it was known in German as the ''Memel Niederung'', as the Neman was for centuries called the Memel in German.

⚫ When it reaches the ], the Neman splits into a maze of river branches and canals, forming ]s and ] that make it a very attractive destination for ]. The four main ] are Atmata, Pakalnė, Skirvytė and Gilija. In the centre of the delta lies ]'s largest island, ] (5&nbsp;km²), and its eponymous village. Although it is the largest human settlement in the delta, its population is only about 2,500.


==Delta== ==Delta==


The Nemunas Delta ] are considered globally significant and are protected under the ]. To safeguard the delta's wildlife and facilitate research, the Nemunas Delta Regional Park <ref> </ref> was created in 1992. It covers 239.5 km² and consists of 14 ]s and one ]. About 20% of the area is covered by water. Since 1999, the Lithuanian Society of Ornithologists <ref> </ref> and the Nemunas Delta Regional Park Administration have been organizing ] every October. The rally is an open, international, and non-professional attempt to tally as many bird species as possible. Bird counts assist in identifying environmental threats to the well-being of birds or, conversely, in assessing the outcomes of environmental management initiatives intended to ensure the survival of at-risk species or encourage the breeding of species for aesthetic or ecological reasons. The delta undergoes annual flooding, but the greatest threats to its integrity are posed by pollution, agriculture, the fishing industry, and tourism. The Nemunas Delta ] are considered globally significant and are protected under the ]. To safeguard the delta's wildlife and facilitate research, the Nemunas Delta Regional Park <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jzum.lt/cd/nemuno_deltos_rp_eng.html |title=Nemunas Delta Regional Park |access-date=2006-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101151002/http://www.jzum.lt/cd/nemuno_deltos_rp_eng.html |archive-date=2006-11-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> was created in 1992. It covers 239.5&nbsp;km² and consists of 14 ] and one ]. About 20% of the area is covered by water. Since 1999, the Lithuanian Society of Ornithologists <ref></ref> and the Nemunas Delta Regional Park Administration have been organizing ] every October. The rally is an open, international, and non-professional attempt to tally as many bird species as possible. Bird counts assist in identifying environmental threats to the well-being of birds or, conversely, in assessing the outcomes of environmental management initiatives intended to ensure the survival of at-risk species or encourage the breeding of species for aesthetic or ecological reasons. The delta undergoes annual flooding, but the greatest threats to its integrity are posed by pollution, agriculture, the fishing industry, and tourism.

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The delta hosts many rare varieties of birds during the spring breeding season (the total reported number of species is about 200; about 40 species are listed in the Lithuanian ]). It is also the most important layover for migrating birds in Lithuania. Millions of birds and hundreds of species travel through this area each year, including some internationally endangered species: the ], the ], ]s, ]s and ]s. The principal research facilities are located in ] ({{lang-lt|Ventės ragas}}, sometimes referred to as the Ventė Peninsula). One of the first ] stations in ] was opened there in 1929 by a Lithuanian ], ]. Birds ringed at the Cape have been found migrating to ], ] and even to the ]. The delta hosts many rare varieties of birds during the spring breeding season (the total reported number of species is about 200; about 40 species are listed in the Lithuanian ]). It is also the most important layover for migrating birds in Lithuania. Millions of birds and hundreds of species travel through this area each year, including some internationally endangered species: the ], the ], ]s, ]s and ]s. The principal research facilities are located in ] ({{langx|lt|Ventės ragas}}, sometimes referred to as the Ventė Peninsula). One of the first ] stations in ] was opened there in 1929 by a Lithuanian ], ]. Birds ringed at the Cape have been found migrating to ], ] and even to the ].


] found in the delta include ], ], ], wild ] and ]. ] found in the delta include ], ], ], wild ] and ].


Another of the delta's special features is Lake ] (near where the Nemunas debouches), which formed when the river's outwash separated it from the ]. It is the largest lake in the delta region, covering 7.93 km², and the only lake of marine origin in Lithuania. Another of the delta's special features is Lake ] (near where the Nemunas debouches), which formed when the river's outwash separated it from the ]. It is the largest lake in the delta region, covering 7.93&nbsp;km², and the only lake of marine origin in Lithuania.
⚫ {{wide image|Cape Vente.jpg|1500 px|Ventė Cape, formerly Windenburg, in autumn morning, ]s visible}}

===Kursenieki===
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While today the ], also known as Kuršininkai are a nearly extinct ] ethnic group living along the ], in 1649 Kuršininkai settlement spanned from ] to ]. The Kuršininkai were eventually assimilated by the ], except along the Curonian Spit where some still live. The Kuršininkai were considered ] until after ] when ] gained independence from the ], a consideration based on linguistic arguments. This was the rationale for Latvian claims over the Curonian Spit, ], and other territories of ] which would be later dropped.


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Latest revision as of 21:25, 10 November 2024

River delta in Lithuania
Nemunas Delta
Atmata River
LocationLithuania
Area28,952 ha (71,540 acres)
Ramsar Wetland
Designated20 August 1993
Reference no.629

Nemunas Delta is the Lithuanian name for the Neman (Nemunas) River Delta, in Lithuania. Prior to post-World War II border changes, it was known in German as the Memel Niederung, as the Neman was for centuries called the Memel in German.

When it reaches the Baltic Sea, the Neman splits into a maze of river branches and canals, forming polders and wetlands that make it a very attractive destination for eco-tourism. The four main distributaries are Atmata, Pakalnė, Skirvytė and Gilija. In the centre of the delta lies Lithuania's largest island, Rusnė Island (5 km²), and its eponymous village. Although it is the largest human settlement in the delta, its population is only about 2,500.

Delta

The Nemunas Delta wetlands are considered globally significant and are protected under the Ramsar Convention. To safeguard the delta's wildlife and facilitate research, the Nemunas Delta Regional Park was created in 1992. It covers 239.5 km² and consists of 14 reserves and one water reservoir. About 20% of the area is covered by water. Since 1999, the Lithuanian Society of Ornithologists and the Nemunas Delta Regional Park Administration have been organizing bird counts every October. The rally is an open, international, and non-professional attempt to tally as many bird species as possible. Bird counts assist in identifying environmental threats to the well-being of birds or, conversely, in assessing the outcomes of environmental management initiatives intended to ensure the survival of at-risk species or encourage the breeding of species for aesthetic or ecological reasons. The delta undergoes annual flooding, but the greatest threats to its integrity are posed by pollution, agriculture, the fishing industry, and tourism.

The delta hosts many rare varieties of birds during the spring breeding season (the total reported number of species is about 200; about 40 species are listed in the Lithuanian Red Book of Endangered Species). It is also the most important layover for migrating birds in Lithuania. Millions of birds and hundreds of species travel through this area each year, including some internationally endangered species: the white-tailed eagle, the barnacle goose, cranes, dunlins and aquatic warblers. The principal research facilities are located in Ventė Cape (Lithuanian: Ventės ragas, sometimes referred to as the Ventė Peninsula). One of the first bird ringing stations in Europe was opened there in 1929 by a Lithuanian zoologist, Tadas Ivanauskas. Birds ringed at the Cape have been found migrating to Iran, Egypt and even to the Republic of South Africa.

Mammals found in the delta include fox, beaver, elk, wild boar and otter.

Another of the delta's special features is Lake Krokų Lanka (near where the Nemunas debouches), which formed when the river's outwash separated it from the Curonian Lagoon. It is the largest lake in the delta region, covering 7.93 km², and the only lake of marine origin in Lithuania.

Ventė Cape, formerly Windenburg, in autumn morning, Heligoland traps visible

Kursenieki

Further information: Kursenieki
Curonian-populated area in 1649

While today the Kursenieki, also known as Kuršininkai are a nearly extinct Baltic ethnic group living along the Curonian Spit, in 1649 Kuršininkai settlement spanned from Memel (Klaipėda) to Danzig (Gdańsk). The Kuršininkai were eventually assimilated by the Germans, except along the Curonian Spit where some still live. The Kuršininkai were considered Latvians until after World War I when Latvia gained independence from the Russian Empire, a consideration based on linguistic arguments. This was the rationale for Latvian claims over the Curonian Spit, Memel, and other territories of East Prussia which would be later dropped.

Maps

References

  1. "Nemunas Delta". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. "Nemunas Delta Regional Park". Archived from the original on 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  3. The Lithuanian Society of Ornithologists

External links

Tributaries of the Neman River
Main tributaries of the left bank
Main tributaries of the right bank
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