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Atanasovsko Lake is a shallow hypersaline coastal lagoon immediately north of Burgas on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. Much of the wetland is divided into salt pans, where salt extraction has created additional feeding and resting habitat for waterbirds. It is protected as a Ramsar wetland and is especially important along the Via Pontica migration route, with flamingos, pelicans, and numerous other birds recorded there.
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Where is Atanasovsko Lake located?
Atanasovsko Lake is immediately north of Burgas on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. It is a shallow coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a narrow coastal strip.
Why does Atanasovsko Lake contain salt pans?
Large parts of the lagoon are divided into salt pans used for salt extraction. The managed ponds also create shallow feeding and resting areas for many waterbirds.
What kind of protected site is Atanasovsko Lake?
Atanasovsko Lake is protected as a Ramsar wetland of international importance. Its value comes from the mix of hypersaline water, salt pans, marshes, and coastal habitats.
Why is Atanasovsko Lake important for birds?
The lagoon lies on the Via Pontica migration route along the western Black Sea. Its salt pans and shallow wetland zones provide feeding and resting habitat for resident and migrating waterbirds.
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