IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A pygmy cormorant is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Eurasian coots are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Mallards are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Gulls are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A Eurasian coot is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Pygmy cormorants are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Common teals are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A Eurasian coot is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Common teals are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A mallard is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A mallard is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Gulls are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A Eurasian coot is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Pygmy cormorants are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Mallards are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A black-headed gull is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Pygmy cormorants are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: A mallard is seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )
IZMIR, TURKIYE - MARCH 17: Common teals are seen at Cakalburnu Lagoon, which provides a sheltered habitat for resident and migratory bird species, fish, and other wildlife in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkiye on March 17, 2026. Located west of the Inciralti Urban Forest, the lagoon offers a vital living space for various species throughout the year. ( Berkan Çetin - Anadolu Agency )

