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close| Location | Turkey, Afyon,Denizli |
| Central coordinates | 29o 56.00' East 38o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 9,725 ha |
| Altitude | 821 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information This site is important for breeding waterbirds and large numbers of wintering wildfowl. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (seen throughout the year).
Site description Situated at the head of the Büyük Menderes river south of Akdað (IBA 019), this freshwater lake (max. depth 7 m) is fed by streams and springs. The lake stores irrigation water for the surrounding agricultural plains, and high water-levels mean that marsh vegetation is only present where the Kufi channel deposits silt into the lake. The IBA includes Gökgöl marshes (including a max. 300 ha lake) 3 km east of Iþýklý Gölü.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1993 | 8,178 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina | winter | 1993 | 931-1,060 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | winter | 1996 | 13,740-18,370 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 1992 | 97 individuals | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | breeding | - | 30-40 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1996 | 40-130 individuals | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Common Coot Fulica atra | winter | 1996 | 25,500-190,690 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | breeding | - | 110 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | - | 21,853-211,482 individuals | - | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 90% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| hunting | 40% |
Management considerations Poor water management has led to the lake being emptied on several occasions. High spring water-levels do not permit the development of suitable breeding habitat, and mudflats, important as feeding areas for birds during winter and spring, have been largely eliminated (`Other' threat). Fisheries are uncontrolled, with out-of-season fishing widespread. Hunting is a significant problem, with shooting taking place throughout the winter.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Işıklı Lake. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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