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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

Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Van Gölü, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. Situated at an elevation of 1803 meters above sea level, the lake 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 1

İzmir Bird Paradise is a wetland that encompasses the most sensitive ecosystem of the Gediz Delta, a 40,000-hectare area formed where the Gediz River meets the Aegean Sea within the boundaries of İzmir province. Located within the borders of the Çiğli and Menemen districts, the region is one of Türkiye’s largest coastal wetlands, with a registered area of 14,900 hectares. This zone, where saline and freshwater ecosystems intermingle, holds the status of an “Important Bird Area” (IBA) at the inte

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 o

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

Marmara Gölü 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. The lake lies at an elevation of 74–80 metres and covers an area of 6,912 hectares. It has been transformed into a reservoir by a 5.75-kilometre-long 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 (1034 m), and to the north the Gölmar

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 Lake A 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 relat

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 Characteristics The karabatak is a large bird with black plumage. In adults

Gala Gölü National Park is a national park located within the Meriç Delta Wetland Area, spanning the districts of Enez and İpsala in the province of Edirne. The park encompasses the Great Gala Lake, the Small Gala Lake, and the Pamuklu Lake along with their surrounding wetlands. Due to its combination of lake, reedbed, and forest ecosystems, it is one of Türkiye’s most important natural conservation areas. The park provides year-round habitat for feeding, shelter, and breeding for numerous bird