Metelys

Lake Metelys
Lake Metelys is located in Lithuania
Lake Metelys
Lake Metelys
Location within Lithuania
LocationAlytus County
Coordinates54°17′51″N 23°46′18″E / 54.29750°N 23.77167°E / 54.29750; 23.77167
Basin countriesLithuania
Surface area
12.92 km2 (4.99 mi2)
Max. depth15 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 within 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. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. 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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