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Izmir Bird Paradise is a wetland area located within the boundaries of İzmir Province, at the point where the Gediz River meets the Aegean Sea, encompassing the most sensitive ecosystem of the 40,000-hectare Gediz Delta. Situated within the boundaries of the Çiğli and Menemen districts, the area is one of Turkey’s largest coastal wetlands, with a registered wetland surface area of 14,900 hectaresT.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı 4. Bölge Müdürlüğü, "İZMİR - Gediz Deltası (İzmir Kuş Cenneti)," erişim

Marmara Lake is a freshwater lake located within the boundaries of Manisa Province in Türkiye’s Aegean Region, situated between the districts of Gölmarmara, Salihli, and Ahmetli. With an elevation of 74–80 meters and a surface area of 6,912 hectares, the lake has been transformed into a reservoir by a 5.75-kilometer-long natural dam on its eastern and southeastern sides. To the east of the lake lies Keçidağ, to the south the Salihli Plain, to the west Çal Dağı (1,034 m), and to the north the Göl

Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Lake Van, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. The lake lies at an elevation of 1,803 meters above sea level and has a total surface area of 22,263 hectares. Geomorphologically classified as a dam lake, Erçek Gölü is one of the main wetlands within the Van Gölü Basin.The lake waters are saline and sodic, distinguishing them from freshwater ecosystems. The deepest point of the lake is 40 meters, with an average depth of

Gölbaşı Gölü is located in the Kırıkhan district of Hatay Province, Türkiye. The lake is a natural wetland with seasonal fluctuations in water level, and the surrounding land structure and water level variations shape the dynamic nature of the lake’s ecosystem.Islands in the LakeA small natural island lies at the center of Gölbaşı Gölü. This island serves as an important habitat within the lake’s ecosystem, functioning as a shelter and breeding ground for various bird species. It remains relativ

Karabatak (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a marine bird from the family Phalacrocoracidae, characterized by its long, pointed beak, black plumage, and fish-based diet【1】. Adapted to aquatic environments, it is notable for its diving ability. The fish-eating karabatak is commonly observed along the coasts and inland waters of Türkiye. It supports significant populations in wetland areas such as İzmir Bird Paradise.Morphological CharacteristicsThe karabatak is a large bird with black plumage. In adults,