1 C3 K M$ u) b0 E+ U4 QThe Stone Mushrooms (bg:Каменните гъби) is a rock phenomenon near Beli Plast village in Bulgaria, on the road between Haskovo and Kardzhali. They are about 2.5 metres tall. The 3 hectares area is declared as natural resource on May 13, 1974 according to №РД-552 bill of the Ministry of Environment and Water. Interesting kinds of birds can be observed in the area: Short-Toed Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Red-rumped Swallow, Black-eared Wheatear etc.The "Mushrooms" have pink stumps and greenish hoods. The different colors of the stumps and hoods is result of their different mineral consistence. : F7 j2 _- |9 y. z3 H4 H6 ]! N/ LIn 1974 the area was declared a Natural Landmark.- R1 Z: }$ B* G- |