A region called Masuria is located in the north-eastern part of Poland. Its name refers to the settlers arrived to the area from Masovia. Masuria is a region very attractive for tourists, it is full of unique specimens of fauna and flora as well as historic monuments. From May to September the Land of a Thousand Lakes attracts thousands of boaters, anglers, as well as lovers of swimming and relaxing in nature. The biggest Masurian lake is Śniardwy. Individual bodies of water are connected by a network of canals. In some reservoirs there are islands overgrown with forests, which are breeding grounds for cormorants, grebes or kites. The islands in Mamry and Kisajno Lakes are nature reserves.