IBA conservation status | |||
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Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
2016 | favourable | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
One of the highest lakes in Turkey, up to 70 m deep and fed by mountain streams, springs and groundwater. The lake is normally frozen for five months of the year, except for a small area in the north where a spring prevents freezing. The muddy shores have reed Phragmites fringes. The immediate surrounds comprise grazed meadows and arable land; the lake is a popular fishing ground for locals.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Balık Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/balık-lake-iba-türkiye on 23/11/2024.