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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

Lava remnants along the Demirköprü Dam in Manisa now serve as vital nesting sites for various bird species, including cormorants and pelicans. The natural formations created by the receding water offer safe breeding grounds for hundreds of birds each year.

Agencies and A News / Turkey
Published 15.05.2025 10:01
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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

Lava remnants along the shore of the Demirköprü Dam in Salihli, Manisa, host nesting birds.

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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

The lava remnants of the Çakallar and Sindel volcanoes, believed to have been active between 14,000 and 3,000 years ago, have become a stopping point for thousands of birds, and some have turned into nesting sites.

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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

The natural formations revealed by the receding water of the dam have also become breeding grounds for many bird species, including migratory cormorants, gray herons, and pelicans.

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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

The small islands created by the lava remnants offer safe nesting areas, especially for cormorants.

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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

Hundreds of birds settle on these islands and raise their young until they are ready to fly.

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Lava remnants at Demirköprü dam become nesting haven for birds

After the breeding season, the birds depart from the area.

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