Swan Lake, Chertoroy

Village Chortoryia known among tourists for its architectural monuments and beautiful nature. Swan Lake - one of those wonderful places that fall almost entirely occupy beautiful white birds.

History lakes in Chortoriyi

A small village on Kitsmanschyni primarily known as the birthplace of actor John Ukrainian Mykolaichuk. A related story about swans on the lake, arriving here from the manifestation of cold weather. Winter 1987 died a famous actor, and villagers claim that his life is transformed into a large bird and flew home.

Every year in winter lake fly more than 150 swans. The water of the lake almost frozen because of the lake bottom hit the hot springs that prevent reservoirs freeze completely. Birds gather here to bask and profit, although the latter is not always lucky.

Swan Lake is a reserve. It was the largest place of wintering swans in the country.

Cases in Swan Lake

In 2011, an unpleasant incident occurred, the ambient temperature dropped to 20 degrees below zero and the water in the lake is frozen. Birds poprymerzaly and they had to deliver. Thanks to local residents and employees MOE swans were saved. Once it was established observation pond in winter.

Getting there

Swan Lake in Chortoryia located on the outskirts of the village. If you drive your own car, you can move towards Vashkivtsi. Before reaching the village, is a pointer to the whirlpools.

If you go by bus, you can get up to the stop. Next stop is the turn to the right of descent to the village. Will not pay the way and reach the small church. Beside her turn to the right and move along rural houses over the field. Hard to get lost here, but if you still lost a landmark, you can ask local.