Lake Burullus Protectorate
Egypt’s second largest lake, Lake Burullus, is located east of the Rashid (Rosetta) branch in the Nile Delta and contains around 50 small islands. Made up of salt swamps and sand plains, it has an abundance of aquatic vegetation. It is also a prime location for migratory birds, including the wigeon and the ferruginous duck. Maintaining this protectorate is essential for conserving its biodiversity and rehabilitating species that have become endangered due to a rise in human activity.
Ashtum al Gamil Protectorate
At the edge of a sandbar separating Lake Manzala from the Mediterranean Sea are Ashtum al Gamil and Tennis Island. This 180 sq km protectorate is one of Egypt’s most important wetland landscapes and breeding grounds for winter water birds. Hundreds of thousands of birds visit Ashtum al Gamil every year, such as flamingoes, seagulls, curlews, and even swans. It’s also a safe haven for many endangered bird species, including the wild and Zarkany ducks, shelduck, Sultan chicken, and Barbary dove. The shallow waters are also home to many fresh water fish species. Surrounded by 300 m of water is the archeological hill of the historic city of Tennis.
