Koyokok Lake in It was hard to get to know eastern Turkey for The past Three years, with no drop of its crystal-clear Water between the cracks of dry land. drought-stricken body of Water, home For migratory birds, thrive again After this heavy rain year.
Located in Arpachay District of Eastern Province of Kars, Koyokok one of Protected areas of the country under the Ramsar Convention, a international treaty for Conservation and Sustainability use of The wetlands you entered force in turkey in 1994. It maintains 14 sites, designated as Ramsar sites, in Turkey that is under conservation.
From 2019 to 2021, the lake, first Ramsar site of Eastern Anatolia, has completely dried up up Before small amount of fall restored water for some parts. this is yearthe lake more ever live with lush green surrounding blue water, to rest of Migratory birds that travel between Asia and Africa. The drought was partially anthropogenic—caused by excessive and high temperatures use of watered by livestock keepers in The region water their animals. Try the locals-made The solution was also, the water supply from the neighboring areas but it was limited success. This is finally yearHeavy rainfall, which continued into spring, raised water levels more more than 80% in the lake.
At present, hundreds of bird comfort on beaches of Lake, apparently cheering after their stop back. Bird watchers say they counted at least 11 nests built by Eurasian coots. Covers the widest bird sanctuary area of 416 hectares (1028 acres), 245 hectares of It is the lake alone, located 1,627 meters (5,338 feet) above sea level.
The lake hosts many species of birds including stilts, ruddy shelducks, coots, black- Starlings, starlings, grayleg-necked geese, as well as many migratory birds that fly between Eurasia and Africa. Biodiversity of The lake makes it a popular place for Bird watchers as well as photography enthusiasts.
Climate change is main cause of prevailing drought in Turkey’s main lakes. He. She also take his losses on adopting animals on The collective water resources that exist now more in danger of drying up. Mass death flamingo and seagull in Lakes that have been exposed to prolonged droughts have raised concerns in The past Two years. although past season of Rain and snow proved to be thriving and revived the dry parts of lakes danger Still here according to experts, who warn it future Dry spells are still possible.
