Description
The natural monument „Mrkonjski vis“
The natural monument „Mrkonjski vis“ represents a physically distinct and recognizable geomorphological entity and belongs to the group of the most significant rocky peaks in Serbia. The top is a tectonically predisposed mountain pyramid – a spike. It is a refuge for a large number of species, which have found their refuge in the forest communities of black hornbeam and black ash, oak and hazel. 95 species of plants were registered with the presence of rich fauna. At the very top, specimens of the Greek frog were found, and in the lower areas, a large number of forest tortoises. In the wider area, 67 species of birds have been registered, and those of national and international importance are: black stork, turtledove, Syrian woodpecker, black woodpecker, honey buzzard, middle-spotted woodpecker, peregrine falcon, red-backed shrike, wood lark, common white and ortolan bunting.
The nature monument Mrkonjski vis is a protected area of category III protection – a protected area of local importance.
The natural monument „Devil’s Stone – Prosečnik“
The natural monument „Devil’s Stone – Prosečnik“ represents an exceptional natural value of geomorphological character with rocky sections, erosion beams and a large number of bones of different sizes and shapes, created by the selective action of the erosion process. 267 plant taxa have been recorded in this area, two of which are endemic species of sedum. 39 woody and shrubby species were singled out, and the old Polish elm tree stands out for its special value. Significant species of herpetofauna were recorded with six species of amphibians and ten registered species from the class of reptiles, as well as 44 species of birds. The church of St. Virgin Mary from the second half of the 14th century is located on the Devil’s Stone above Prosečnik, with the remains of buildings and infrastructure that were part of the church complex.
The Devil’s Stone – Prosečnik is a protected area of the II category of protection – an area of regional, that is, of great importance.
Expert collaboration: Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia
Artistic realization of the issue: Miroslav Nikolić
