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Pelican Island (Albanian: Ishulli i Pelikanit) is a small island located within the confines of the Karavasta Lagoon, in the municipality of Divjakë, western Albania.

Geography

At an elevation of 0.5 m above sea level, the island has formed from the accumulation of organic waste, which has created an ecosystem rich in herbaceous plants.[1] Here, the curly pelican, native to the region, has established its nesting grounds with a breeding period that ranges between January and June. The large white bird with grey markings, weighs about 16 kg and feeds on fish and other lagoon creatures.[2]

In 2020, a surveillance system was set up on the island to observe and monitor the daily activity of the pelicans.[3]

References

  1. ^ "A e dini se në Lagunën e Karavastasë ndodhet ishulli i pelikanit, i cili është i vetmi vend folëzimi për këtë shpend në Shqipëri?". APEL. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Ishulli i Pelikanit". living.al. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Ishulli i Pelikanit në Divjakë, live edhe nga telefoni". Albanian Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
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