The Burgas Wetlands consist of four lakes near the city of Burgas, Bulgaria - Lake Burgas, Lake Mandrensko, Lake Atanasovsko, and Lake Pomoriisko. Three of the lakes and the Poda protected area are recognized by the Ramsar Convention due to their importance as bird habitats. Over 260 bird species can be seen in the wetlands at different times of year, including pelicans, herons, bitterns, and ducks. Salt is extracted from the Black Sea in a traditional way at Lake Atanasovsko. Lake Atanasovsko also serves as an important wintering site for waterbirds as it does not freeze. The wetlands are located along the