Animals nearby
Ducks and geese may be seen by the stream; meadows support frogs, dragonflies and other small animals.
River adventure
Šturba River
Šturba is a river in the Livno area, where water and mountain scenery meet at every turn.
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💧 Where the river begins
Šturba spring
The Šturba begins at a karst spring by the village of Šturba, south of Livno. Overflow feeds a clear stream through the meadows of Livno Field.
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Places along its route
The village of Šturba → meadows of Livno Field → downstream channels toward the Bistrica and Buško Blato.
🐟 A living river
Who shares the river?
These are examples from the river and its wider basin; species can differ from one stretch to another.
Fish
Brown trout live in cooler stretches; chub may occur in quiet channels.
Birds
Ducks and herons feed in the shallows; kingfishers hunt small fish.
✨ Little discoveries
A few fun facts
Šturba is also an important local drinking-water source, so the spring area is protected from pollution.
Sources: Livno municipal water resources overview
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