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Beschrijving
Lake Marmara (Marmara Gölü) is located in the alluvial valley of Gediz River. Aside from being a recreational center, Lake Marmara is also an important source for fishing and agricultural irrigation and an Important Bird Area. It is an irrigation reservoir averaging 3,400 ha in area (depth 3-4 m). Reedbeds and marsh cover varies according to the water-level. Surrounded by hills to the north and north-east, with Gediz valley to the south and Akhisar valley to the north-west. Flood-plains are used for growing cotton, and cattle-grazing is widespread on the marshes. The lake offers shelter to some 20,000 waterbirds, including bird species, such as Witwangstern, Kroeskoppelikaan, Roze Pelikaan, Casarca, Bruine Kiekendief, Cetti's Zanger, Buidelmees, Geoorde Fuut and Flamingo.
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Toegang
You can reach the lakeshore on different places. A good place to observe birds is near the village of Tekelioglu. Click on the P in the map to go to the place indicated on the map.