Nature / Birdwatching site
Yedikuğular Bird Sanctuary (Yedikır Dam Lake)
Suluova, Amasya
An Important Bird Area around Yedikır Dam Lake in Suluova, one of the two breeding sites of the great white pelican in Türkiye.
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Its story
Yedikır Dam was built on the Tersakan Stream between 1982 and 1985 for irrigation; it forms a lake of about 6 km². The lake and its surroundings are recognized as an Important Bird Area, with more than a hundred bird species recorded. What makes the area special is that it is one of the two breeding sites of the great white pelican in Türkiye; ruddy shelduck, teal and mallard are also commonly seen. The lakeshore is also used for rod fishing and camping.
Key facts
- Dam
- 1982–1985, earth-fill
- Lake area
- About 5.9 km²
- Best season
- Spring and autumn migrations
- Bird species
- More than 100
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Camping
Location
40.78210, 35.57500
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yedik%C4%B1r_Baraj%C4%B1 | https://amasya.ktb.gov.tr/TR-281843/yedikuglar-kus-cenneti.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/186188719