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The Environment Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public about the following:
Lake Paralimni is a Special Conservation Area (under Directive 92/43/EEC) and a Special Protection Area for birds (under Directive 2009/147/EC). It is the largest inland natural lake in Cyprus and one of the few natural wetlands existing in Cyprus.
Therefore, it is of particular importance for birds and especially for wading species that find shelter in wetlands, some of which nest in large numbers, such as the Kalamokan (Hinantopus Himantopus) and the Pelocaterina (Vanellus spinosus). In addition, apart from the endemic water snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca), the lake is home to important species of flora and fauna.
Last winter's rainfall led to an increased inflow of water into Lake Paralimnios, a phenomenon that resulted in the arrival of more flamingos and other important birds in the area, highlighting its beauty and importance as a wetland. For the first time in many years, mainly due to low sunshine in May and reduced natural evaporation of water, the lake has retained significant amounts of water for the month of June, which has allowed large numbers of flamingos to stay longer.
In addition, other rare birds, which without the water would not have remained in the area, are recorded in the lake during the month of June, such as the Fishcocks (Plegadis falcinellus), Lesser Black-backed Gulls (Sternula albifrons), Little White Egrets and the globally threatened Common Duck (Aythya nyroca).
The Department of Environment and the Game and Wildlife Service are appealing to the public not to enter the lake and those wishing to visit the area to be particularly careful not to disturb the birds living and observed there.
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