Flamingos came to Gelingüllü Dam early
Flamingos, guests of the Gelingüllü Dam, which was put into operation 28 years ago for irrigation purposes in Yozgat, came to the lake early this year because the winter season was mild.
The fact that temperatures were above seasonal norms and that January was the hottest month in the last 53 years affected the migration season of migratory birds. Gelingüllü Dam has been hosting flamingos, which come every year at the end of March and early April, starting from February this year. Located in the middle of the steppe on the migration route, the dam gives life to agricultural areas and creates a habitat for migratory birds. Nature Conservation and National Parks Yozgat Branch Manager Cihan Eğilmez said that the Gelingüllü Dam, which was built for agricultural irrigation purposes, was registered as a „local wetland“ by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2023. Stating that 24 bird species were detected in the dam, Eğilmez said, „We have migratory bird species that nest here in the winter and continue their lives. Among the 24 bird species, there are species such as flamingo, white pelican, Mediterranean gull, and shepherd. Young individuals of some migratory birds winter here. Depending on the climatic conditions. „This wintering changes and is not continuous. Normally, there should be no flamingos here this month, but they came early due to the warm climate conditions.“ said.
Eğilmez stated that birds such as cranes, wild geese and wild ducks also come to the dam lake and said, „These bird species use the dam for short periods of time. The birds that determine this place on their migration route come via Kırşehir and Konya. They use it to rest for a few days. Some of our species stay for a long time.“ „They choose it as a living space. The place where the dam is located is a very important area for wildlife. It is a local wetland that creates all the conditions for nutrition, shelter, protection, breeding and raising the young.“ Stating that flamingos migrate in December and come in April, Eğilmez said:
„Migratory birds left the dam for about a month last year, due to the effect of global warming in recent years. The birds continue to stay if the climatic conditions are suitable and the food is sufficient. We observed the young individuals who stayed here in the winter for a long time.“ Warning to photographers and bird watchers, Eğilmez said, „They should be very careful and not frighten the birds. They should act in a way that does not stress them as much as possible. They should not get too close. The further away they photograph or observe, the less stressed we will be to the wildlife.“ said.
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Flamingos, guests of the Gelingüllü Dam, which was put into operation 28 years ago for irrigation purposes in Yozgat, came to the lake early this year because the winter season was mild.
The fact that temperatures were above seasonal norms and that January was the hottest month in the last 53 years affected the migration season of migratory birds. Gelingüllü Dam has been hosting flamingos, which come every year at the end of March and early April, starting from February this year. Located in the middle of the steppe on the migration route, the dam gives life to agricultural areas and creates a habitat for migratory birds.
Nature Conservation and National Parks Yozgat Branch Manager Cihan Eğilmez said that the Gelingüllü Dam, which was built for agricultural irrigation purposes, was registered as a „local wetland“ by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2023. Stating that 24 bird species were detected in the dam, Eğilmez said, „We have migratory bird species that nest here in the winter and continue their lives. Among the 24 bird species, there are species such as flamingo, white pelican, Mediterranean gull, and shepherd. Young individuals of some migratory birds winter here. Depending on the climatic conditions, this wintering changes and is not continuous. Normally, there should be no flamingos here this month, but they came early due to the warm climate conditions.“
Eğilmez stated that birds such as cranes, wild geese, and wild ducks also come to the dam lake and said, „These bird species use the dam for short periods of time. The birds that determine this place on their migration route come via Kırşehir and Konya. They use it to rest for a few days. Some of our species stay for a long time. They choose it as a living space. The place where the dam is located is a very important area for wildlife. It is a local wetland that creates all the conditions for nutrition, shelter, protection, breeding, and raising the young.“
Stating that flamingos migrate in December and come in April, Eğilmez said: „Migratory birds left the dam for about a month last year, due to the effect of global warming in recent years. The birds continue to stay if the climatic conditions are suitable and the food is sufficient. We observed the young individuals who stayed here in the winter for a long time.“
Warning to photographers and bird watchers, Eğilmez said, „They should be very careful and not frighten the birds. They should act in a way that does not stress them as much as possible. They should not get too close. The further away they photograph or observe, the less stressed we will be to the wildlife.“
