Lake Metelys

Lake Metelys
Location Alytus County
Coordinates 54°17′51″N 23°46′18″E / 54.29750°N 23.77167°E / 54.29750; 23.77167Coordinates: 54°17′51″N 23°46′18″E / 54.29750°N 23.77167°E / 54.29750; 23.77167
Basin countries Lithuania
Surface area 12.92 km2 (4.99 sq mi)
Max. depth 15 m (49 ft)

Lake Metelys is located in southern Lithuania's Alytus County. The lake, covering 1,292 hectares, has a maximum depth of 15 metres.[1] It lies with the boundaries of Meteliai Regional Park. Lake Metelys formed from melted ice lump.

The lake is a notable waterfowl habitat; populations of great crested grebes, greylag goose, and the globally near-threatened ferruginous duck have been observed there.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Geographical data - administrative territorial division". Government of Lithuania. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  2. ↑ "Use Of The Information On Fauna In The Preparation Of Territorial Planning Schemes And Management Plans Of Protected Areas (Based On Meteliai Regional Park)" (PDF). Vilnius University Institute of Ecology. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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