Lake Metelys
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| Lake Metelys | |
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| Location | Alytus County |
| Coordinates | 54°17′51″N 23°46′18″E / 54.2975°N 23.77167°ECoordinates: 54°17′51″N 23°46′18″E / 54.2975°N 23.77167°E |
| 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]
[edit] References
- ^ "Geographical data - administrative territorial division". Government of Lithuania. http://www.stat.gov.lt/uploads/metr_2005/print/doc_2.doc. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ "Use Of The Information On Fauna In The Preparation Of Territorial Planning Schemes And Management Plans Of Protected Areas (Based On Meteliai Regional Park)". Vilnius University Institute of Ecology. http://www.ekoi.lt/uploads/docs/KurlaviciusAZL%2010(2)_18-38.pdf. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
