Evros Delta, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
The Evros Delta is located on the border with Turkey and covers a huge area of around 75 square miles, much of which was declared a Ramsar protected wetland site in 1974. Despite this and other designated protection, the Evros Delta faces major issues of freshwater management, overgrazing, overfishing, hunting and drainage.
The Evros Delta has a rich diversity of habitats including freshwater lakes, brackish and seawater lagoons, rivers, reedy ditches, tamarisk forest, sandy islets, swamps, reedbeds and a small area of riverine forest.
As such, it is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities with 40 species of mammal, 28 species of reptile and amphibian and 46 species of fish. More than 320 bird species have been recorded and the biodiversity, as well as the presence of rare species, are characteristic of the Evros Delta. The geographical position together with the vast areas of natural habitats contributes to its value for wildlife.
The western section of the Evros Delta has free public access but a permit is required to visit the eastern section which is a military designated zone adjacent to the border with Turkey.
Date: 7th May 2015
Location: Evros Delta (west), East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
The Evros Delta has a rich diversity of habitats including freshwater lakes, brackish and seawater lagoons, rivers, reedy ditches, tamarisk forest, sandy islets, swamps, reedbeds and a small area of riverine forest.
As such, it is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities with 40 species of mammal, 28 species of reptile and amphibian and 46 species of fish. More than 320 bird species have been recorded and the biodiversity, as well as the presence of rare species, are characteristic of the Evros Delta. The geographical position together with the vast areas of natural habitats contributes to its value for wildlife.
The western section of the Evros Delta has free public access but a permit is required to visit the eastern section which is a military designated zone adjacent to the border with Turkey.
Date: 7th May 2015
Location: Evros Delta (west), East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
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Also in: East Macedonia and Thrace
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