The special bird and animal reservation „Iazurile” (Ponds) on the valley of Ibaneasa-Baseu-Podriga sppread on a surface of almost 2.705 hectares. The protected area represents a natural area (which belongs to the continental bioregion) in the North of Moldova Plateau (Jijia field) which ensures protection and preservation, as well as conditions for feeding, nesting and living for several migrating, passage or sedentary species.