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Lake Erçek

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Tectonic and alkaline lake. The deepest point is around 30 meter. Highlights are the Гуска мала and Савка білоголова populations.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 18 грудня 2022

Description

Lake Erçek is surrounded by mountains and hills. The patchy reedbeds and mudflats attracts many bird species. During the breeding season it is easy to see Савка білоголова and during the autumn Гуска мала flocks are coming to the lake area. On the other side, there are many other species to see such as Огар рудий, Фламінго, Квак звичайний, Гуска сіра, Дрімлюга звичайний, Журавель сірий and Попелюх звичайний.

Details

Access

It easy to reach Lake Erçek by car. Public transport is also available but the frequency in a day need to be take into account. It is possible to drive around the lake by car (65 km). Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Mountain , Steppe , Lake , Mud flats , River , Reedbeds , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture , City/village

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Mountainous , Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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