Kellah Lake in the Ulaş district of Sivas, Türkiye, has filled with water again after years of drying up, attracting cormorants to its restored waters. Located 5 kilometers from the district center, the lake has remained full throughout the summer for the first time in 12 years, following heavy rainfall this year. Previously, it would dry up during summer, leaving behind a layer of salt before refilling in spring. Although its saline water makes it unsuitable for agricultural irrigation, the lake has once again become a habitat for birds, as seen in recent aerial footage.
Rahmi Meyveci – Ali Aydın