Bird Sanctuary
The Kizilirmak Delta is of great global ecological importance in terms of its immense territory and the number of birds housed. Delta consists of 20 lakes with different dimensions and various wetlands. The region, which is declared as wildlife development area, covers the districts of 19 Mayis, Bafra and Alacam. Kizilirmak Delta has a crucial importance for the birds passing their migration route on Black Sea. 35% of 460 bird species registered in Turkey are recorded in the Delta. 15% of them proliferates there as well.