The site has two large freshwater lakes with reedbeds (Phragmites) and surrounding arable land.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for wintering ducks.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from agricultural intensification and surface and groundwater abstraction. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lakes Trichonis and Lysimachia. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/01/2023.