TIRANA, January 20 – Experts conducted the winter bird census at Lake Ohrid. Meanwhile, they recorded a significant increase in wintering birds along the shores this year.

Specialists said the rise results mainly from birds moving from Lake Prespa to Lake Ohrid, seeking better conditions. As a result, higher numbers indicate Lake Ohrid’s ecosystem remains stable.

An environmental expert added that for the first time in over 20 years of monitoring, some species, such as the coot, reached very high individual counts.

At the same time, young volunteers from Pogradec joined the census. They contributed actively to observing and counting the wintering birds.

Authorities have organized the winter bird census at Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa for years. In addition, they use the data to monitor biodiversity and protect the ecosystems in these areas.

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