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Achna Reservoir

Amochostos  >  Cyprus

Shallow freshwater reservoir that attracts waders and waterbirds.

Added* by Christoph Walorski
Most recent update 25 rujna 2024

Description

Achna reservoir is an artificial lake with shallow, muddy areas that is partially surrounded by reeds. Water levels vary but as far as I know the lake never fully dries up. Waders and egrets like Krivokljuna Prutka, Dugonoga prutka, Čapljica Voljak, Blistavi Ibis and Žuta Čaplja concentrate on the western edge of the water, while birds like Trstenjak cvrkutić and Crnoglava Grmuša frequent the reeds and bushes surrounding the lake. During migration, many raptors and cranes can be seen overhead.

Details

Access

Achna Reservoir is located directly east of the town of Achna. Either park at the Antelia Bee Park that is situated just north of the reservoir or near the Arkastis Event Venue in the southeast. Press a P on the map for directions.

Fishermen tracks run around the water's edge and can be used by birdwatchers. A circular walk around the lake is about 9 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Lake

Conditions

Wet , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

I'm told that the area might not be that productive during the winter months, because there are too many fishermen using the lake during that time of the year who scare many birds away.

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