Descrição
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 Gaivina-de-faces-brancas, Pelicano-crespo, Pelicano-vulgar, Pato-ferrugíneo, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Rouxinol-bravo, Chapim-de-faces-pretas, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-preto and Flamingo-comum.
Detalhes
Acesso
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.

