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{{Short description|Artificial reservoir in Central Macedonia, Greece}}
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| name = Lake Kerkini
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| image = Lake Kerkini satellite.jpg
| caption = A satellite image taken by [[Sentinel-2]] (Jan 2023)
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| inflow = [[Strymon River]]
| inflow = [[Strymon River]]
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| designation1_number = 58<ref>{{Cite web|title=Artificial Lake Kerkini|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/58|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref>}}
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'''Lake Kerkini''' ({{langx|el|Λίμνη Κερκίνη}} – Limni Kerkini) is an artificial reservoir in [[Central Macedonia]], [[Greece]] that was created in 1932, and then redeveloped in 1980, on the site of what was previously an extremely extensive marshland.
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[[File:ΚΕΡΚΙΝΗ 050.jpg|thumb|200px|Landscape]]
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'''Lake Kerkini''' (Greek: Λίμνη Κερκίνη), is an artificial reservoir in [[Central Macedonia]], [[Greece]] that was created in 1932, and then redeveloped in 1980, on the site of what was previously an extremely extensive marshland.


Lake Kerkini is now one of the pemier birding sites in Greece and, as it is situated along the migratory flyway for migratory birds en route to the [[Aegean Sea]], the Balkan region, the [[Black Sea]], the Hungarian [[steppes]] and beyond it experiences an interesting migration.
Lake Kerkini is now one of the premier [[birdwatching]] sites in Greece, as it is situated along the migratory flyway for birds en route to the [[Aegean Sea]], the Balkan region, the [[Black Sea]], the Hungarian [[steppes]] and beyond.


== History ==
== History ==
Before 1932, there were irregular marsh lakes on Strymon, one of them called "Podkova" (in [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]] and [[Macedonian language|Slavic Macedonian]] "Podkova" meaning "Horseshoe", found in [[Ottoman Turkish language|Ottoman Turkish]] records: ݒودقوه كولي ''Podkova Gölü''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pds.lib.harvard.edu/pds/view/4952983?n=17|title=Harvard Mirador Viewer}}</ref>).


Before 1932, there were irregular marsh lakes on Strymon, one of them called "Podkova" (from Slavic origin, in Bulgarian and Macedonian "Podkova" meaning "Horseshoe", found in [[Ottoman Turkish language|Ottoman Turkish]] records: ݒودقوه كولي ''Podkova Gölü''.<ref>http://pds.lib.harvard.edu/pds/view/4952983?n=17</ref>). The lake was created where Kerkini lake was by making embankments on the eastern and western sides and a dam was constructed near the village of [[Lithotopos]], which started functioning in 1932. After the construction of the dam, the form of the initial hydrobiosphere changed completely.
Kerkini lake was created by making embankments on the eastern and western sides of the river and by a dam constructed near the village of [[Lithotopos]], which started functioning in 1932.


As time went by, the lake's capacity was reduced because of the substances that were washed up by Strymon river. So the rising of the embankments and the construction of a new dam was necessary, which was started operating in 1982.
As time went by, the lake's capacity was reduced due to silt deposited by Strymon river. So the raising of the embankments and the construction of a new dam was necessary, which started operating in 1982.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==

The lake's main water source is the [[Strymon River]], although it is also fed by the [[Kerkinitis (river)|Kerkinitis]] river from [[Krousia]].
The lake's main water source is the [[Strymon River]], although it is also fed by the [[Kerkinitis (river)|Kerkinitis]] river from [[Krousia]].


The lake's surrounding area is flat and semi-mountainous. The lake's size varies from 54 km<sup>2</sup> to 72 km<sup>2</sup>.
In the flat and semi-mountainous area, important hydrobiospheres are developing which are of great international significance and acceptance. The most essential hydrobiosphere is the one in Kerkini lake. It is a miracle of nature which came about by man's technical intervention on the natural characteristics of Strymon river. The water extent, which varies from time to time from 54 Km2 to 72 Km2, works out to be useful in two ways: as a technical work of great agricultural utility and as a hydrobiosphere for thousands of water fowls.

The lake is a technical work of great agricultural utility and provides a hydrobiosphere for thousands of water fowls.


==Nature ==
==Nature ==
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This biosphere is recouped by the [[Ramsar Convention|International Convention of Ramsar]] and presents numerous admirable elements. Thousands of birds, both rare and protected, riverside forests, water-lilies in a large area, fish variety and fantastic panoramic view from the mountains of [[Belasica]] and [[Krousia]] give it a characteristic tone. Actually the lake hosts 227 kinds of birds, especially non-migrants, of which 76 are recorded in the [[National Red Catalogue]], while at least 31 of them are protected by EEC's Directive concerning wild life. What makes an exceptional presence is the buffalo's herd in the area, plus the one of the jackelo in the area of Lake Kerkini. In the surrounding area of Lake Kerkini there are at least 10 amphibian species (frogs, salamanders, newts, five snail species, 19 reptile species (lizards, snakes, turtles) and a great variety of insects which play an important part in the food chain and contribute towards the biological resources of the lake.


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The human intervention usually retracts or takes negative action against the natural processes. Lake Kerkini is a rare example, where the gentle human handling has had the exact opposite result.
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This biosphere is recouped by the [[Ramsar Convention|International Convention of Ramsar]] and presents numerous admirable elements. Thousands of birds, both rare and protected, riverside forests, water-lilies in a large area, fish variety and fantastic panoramic view from the mountains of [[Belasica]] and [[Krousia]] give it a characteristic tone. Actually the lake hosts 227 kinds of birds, especially non-migrants. 76 of them are recorded in the [[National Red Catalogue]], while at least 31 of them are protected by EEC's Directive concerning wild life. What makes an exceptional presence is the buffalo's herd in the area, plus the one of the jackelo in the area of Kerkini lake. In the surrounding area of Kerkini lake there are at least 10 amphibian species (frogs, salamanders, tritons), five snail species, 19 reptile species (lizards, snakes, turtles) and a great variety of insects which play an important part in the food chain and contribute towards the biological resources of the lake.

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The human intervention usually retracts or takes negative action against the natural processes, Kerkini lake is a rare example, where the gentle human handling had the exact opposite result.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery mode=packed heights=130px>
File:Το όρος Κρούσια από τη Λίμνη Κερκίνη.jpg|Krousia mount from the lake
File:Το όρος Κρούσια από τη Λίμνη Κερκίνη.jpg|Krousia mount from the lake
File:Φλαμίνγκο στην Κερκίνη.jpg|Flamingo birds in the lake
File:Φλαμίνγκο στην Κερκίνη.jpg|Flamingos in the lake
File:Kerkini lake in May 11.jpg|White pelicans at the lake
File:Kerkini lake in May 11.jpg|White pelicans at the lake
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ΚΕΡΚΙΝΗ 050.jpg|Landscape
File:MakKerkiniSee12.jpg|Buffalos at the lake
File:MakKerkiniSee12.jpg|Buffalos at the lake
File:Λίμνη Κερκίνη, Tree Reflections.jpg|View
File:Λίμνη Κερκίνη, Tree Reflections.jpg|View
File:K.Dominou-Lake Kerkini 3.jpg|View
File:K.Dominou-Lake Kerkini 3.jpg|View
File:Dam of Lake Kerkini.JPG|The dam of Lake Kerkini
File:Dam of Lake Kerkini.JPG|The dam of Lake Kerkini
File:Serenity on Kerkini Lake.jpg|Small boat on the lake

</gallery>
</gallery>


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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons}}
*[http://pds.lib.harvard.edu/pds/view/4952983?n=17 Harvard University Library, Rumeli-i Şahane Haritası]
* [http://pds.lib.harvard.edu/pds/view/4952983?n=17 Harvard University Library, Rumeli-i Şahane Haritası]
*[http://www.ramel.org/lake-kerkini/project.html Lake Kerkini: A Greek Wonderland]
* [http://www.ramel.org/lake-kerkini/project.html Lake Kerkini: A Greek Wonderland]
{{Commons|Category:Lake Kerkini|Kerkini Lake}}


[[Category:Reservoirs in Greece|Kerkini]]
[[Category:Landforms of Central Macedonia]]
[[Category:Landforms of Serres (regional unit)]]
[[Category:Landforms of Serres (regional unit)]]
[[Category:Landforms of Central Macedonia]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Central Macedonia]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Central Macedonia]]
[[Category:Reservoirs in Greece|Kerkini]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in Greece]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in Greece]]
[[Category:Natura 2000 in Greece]]

Latest revision as of 20:46, 24 October 2024

Lake Kerkini
A satellite image taken by Sentinel-2 (Jan 2023)
Lake Kerkini is located in Greece
Lake Kerkini
Lake Kerkini
Coordinates41°13′N 23°08′E / 41.21°N 23.13°E / 41.21; 23.13
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsStrymon River
Primary outflowsStrymon River
Basin countriesGreece
Max. length17 kilometers (11 mi)
Max. width5 kilometers (3.1 mi)
Surface area75 square kilometers (29 sq mi)
Max. depth35.5 m (116 ft)
Surface elevation35 meters (115 ft)
Official nameArtificial Lake Kerkini
Designated21 August 1975
Reference no.58[1]

Lake Kerkini (Greek: Λίμνη Κερκίνη – Limni Kerkini) is an artificial reservoir in Central Macedonia, Greece that was created in 1932, and then redeveloped in 1980, on the site of what was previously an extremely extensive marshland.

Lake Kerkini is now one of the premier birdwatching sites in Greece, as it is situated along the migratory flyway for birds en route to the Aegean Sea, the Balkan region, the Black Sea, the Hungarian steppes and beyond.

History

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Before 1932, there were irregular marsh lakes on Strymon, one of them called "Podkova" (in Bulgarian and Slavic Macedonian "Podkova" meaning "Horseshoe", found in Ottoman Turkish records: ݒودقوه كولي Podkova Gölü.[2]).

Kerkini lake was created by making embankments on the eastern and western sides of the river and by a dam constructed near the village of Lithotopos, which started functioning in 1932.

As time went by, the lake's capacity was reduced due to silt deposited by Strymon river. So the raising of the embankments and the construction of a new dam was necessary, which started operating in 1982.

Geography

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The lake's main water source is the Strymon River, although it is also fed by the Kerkinitis river from Krousia.

The lake's surrounding area is flat and semi-mountainous. The lake's size varies from 54 km2 to 72 km2.

The lake is a technical work of great agricultural utility and provides a hydrobiosphere for thousands of water fowls.

Nature

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This biosphere is recouped by the International Convention of Ramsar and presents numerous admirable elements. Thousands of birds, both rare and protected, riverside forests, water-lilies in a large area, fish variety and fantastic panoramic view from the mountains of Belasica and Krousia give it a characteristic tone. Actually the lake hosts 227 kinds of birds, especially non-migrants, of which 76 are recorded in the National Red Catalogue, while at least 31 of them are protected by EEC's Directive concerning wild life. What makes an exceptional presence is the buffalo's herd in the area, plus the one of the jackelo in the area of Lake Kerkini. In the surrounding area of Lake Kerkini there are at least 10 amphibian species (frogs, salamanders, newts, five snail species, 19 reptile species (lizards, snakes, turtles) and a great variety of insects which play an important part in the food chain and contribute towards the biological resources of the lake.

The human intervention usually retracts or takes negative action against the natural processes. Lake Kerkini is a rare example, where the gentle human handling has had the exact opposite result.

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  • Krousia mount from the lake
    Krousia mount from the lake
  • Flamingos in the lake
    Flamingos in the lake
  • White pelicans at the lake
    White pelicans at the lake
  • Landscape
    Landscape
  • Buffalos at the lake
    Buffalos at the lake
  • View
    View
  • View
    View
  • The dam of Lake Kerkini
    The dam of Lake Kerkini
  • Small boat on the lake
    Small boat on the lake

References

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  1. ^ "Artificial Lake Kerkini". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Harvard Mirador Viewer".
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