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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.
- Turkey
- Published Date: 10:01 | 15 May 2025
- Modified Date: 10:02 | 15 May 2025
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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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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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The small islands created by the lava remnants offer safe nesting areas, especially for cormorants.
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Hundreds of birds settle on these islands and raise their young until they are ready to fly.
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After the breeding season, the birds depart from the area.
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