Lake Burgas, Ramsar wetland site in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Lake Burgas is a brackish coastal lake covering approximately 10.6 square miles (27.6 square kilometers) with depths reaching up to 112 feet (34 meters), making it Bulgaria's deepest natural lake.
The lake has historically supported local fisheries for centuries, but environmental impacts from a nearby petrochemical plant established in the mid-20th century led to a decline in fish production and water quality.
Lake Burgas serves as an important site for birdwatching and ecological research, attracting nature enthusiasts who observe over 250 bird species, including 61 endangered species listed in Bulgaria's Red Data Book.
Visitors can access the lake from Burgas city center using local transportation, with optimal birdwatching opportunities occurring during spring and autumn migration seasons when thousands of waterbirds gather in the wetlands.
The lake is home to rare species such as the white-headed duck and red-breasted goose, and its brackish waters with salinity levels between 4 and 11 parts per thousand support 23 different fish species.
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