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Atanasov lake
The document discusses the Atanasov Lake and Bourgas Lake in Bulgaria, highlighting their rich biodiversity, particularly in avian species. Atanasov Lake is home to numerous protected flora and fauna, including endangered birds like the Dalmatian pelican and red-breasted goose, while Bourgas Lake, the largest natural lake in Bulgaria, is affected by pollution and supports many migratory birds. Significant conservation efforts are noted, with several species listed in Bulgaria's red book.
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Atanasov lake
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- 2. AtAnAsoff lAke • Atanasovlake is located north of Bourgas. The lake is a coastal and a large variety of flora and fauna. Quite a number of plants and animals that are found in the lake and its surroundings are protected by the Biodiversity Act
- 3. AnimAls • There are mammals: otter, wild cat, vole, etc.. It is also Etruscan shrew, which is the smallest mammal in the world. Of great importance is also the otter, which has the status of globally threatened.
- 4. Birds • Of particular importance for the flora of lake birds. This is one of the richest ornithological point of view of places in Bulgaria. Here a small geographical area there are over 70% of all bird species occurring in the territory of Bulgaria.
- 5. endAngered species • There have been over 300 bird species, of which 12 were declared endangered on a planetary scale. Among them are: • Dalmatian Pelican • Pygmy Cormorant • Red-breasted Goose • Ferruginous Duck • Corncrake.
- 6. BulgAriAn red Book • 17 species of birds that nest on the territory of Lake Atanasov included in Bulgaria's Red Book: Common Tern, Mediterranean Gull and others. The largest number of birds can be seen here during the autumn migration.
- 7. VAyA - theBurgAs lAke
- 8. come And seeit! • Bourgas Lake is a shallow Firth on the Black Sea, west of Bourgas. It is the largest natural lake in Bulgaria is separated from the sea.
- 9. some fActs ABoutit • Bottom of the Bourgas Lake is covered with clay sediments. Up north of the lake has several small wading pool, and the Northwest part hatcheries have been built. Its coasts are covered with water- weeds, mainly cane. Now the waters are heavily polluted. Hooked up with carp.
- 10. ViA ponticA • Passesover the lake Via Pontica - one of the largest air highways for migratory birds from Europe. It nest 254 bird species, 61 of which are included in the Red Book of Bulgaria.
- 11. end generAl secondAry shool “hristo BoteV” - Aytos