Denizli PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

Ornitology

Good locations for enjoying birds include the lakes of Işıklı, Süleymanlı, and Acıgöl (Beylerli). Gemiş Town, which is situated in the ancient city of Anava next to Acıgöl, is especially important because it is the mating grounds of 203 different kinds of birds including flamingos and ducks.

Acıgöl - Çaltı (Beylerli) Lake: The lake is located between Denizli and Dinar on the İzmir - Afyon highway. Its altitude is 836 m. and it covers 16,000 hectares. The lake is 3-4 meters deep in the winter. Çaltı Lake, southwest of Acıgöl, has fresh water. Fishing is permittedon about 35 hectares. 203 kinds of birds may be seen in the Acıgöl-Çaltı lake area. 22 of them come to mate.



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Işıklı Lake (Water Fowl Nature Preserve):

It is located in Çivril Plain on the northwest of Dinar District. The lake was proposed to become a protected area for the birds by the Denizli National Park Administration. The lake has an important place in the life cycle of the birds. Some of them come here to mate. Different kinds of piscivorous birds, ruddy sheldrakes, sea eagles, geese, and red falcon may be seen. The birds migrate seasonally.



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