12.03.2026 13:49
The Provincial Gendarmerie Command in Yozgat has started a 24-hour patrol duty for migratory birds at the Gelingüllü Dam. Teams aiming to protect various bird species, especially flamingos, highlighted the importance of wildlife sustainability.
The Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Environmental, Nature, and Animal Protection Team is on 24-hour patrol duty for migratory birds, especially the flamingos at Gelingüllü Dam.
The Gelingüllü Dam, built 30 years ago on the Kanak Stream near the village of Esenli, which is connected to the city center, hosts many bird species, especially flamingos that arrive with the spring.
THE EFFECTIVE RAINS REVITALIZED THE LAKE
Due to the drought experienced last year, the dam lake was on the verge of drying up, but this year, with the effective rains and melting snow in the region, it regained its former vitality and began to welcome migratory birds again. The gendarmerie teams continue their inspections in the area to ensure that wildlife is not harmed and that the bird species in the dam can maintain their natural habitat.
Senior Specialist Sergeant İsa Ergüden, the Commander of the Provincial Gendarmerie Command's Environmental, Nature, and Animal Protection Team, stated that with the arrival of spring, they have started to see flamingos around the dam again, and that the arrival of birds in the region is valuable for the continuation of natural life and biodiversity.
MONITORING AND CONTROL ACTIVITIES WITH DRONES AND CAMERA TRAPS
Ergüden stated that they continue their patrol activities in the dams and wetlands in their areas of responsibility as the Provincial Gendarmerie Command, saying, "We also place great importance on the protection of wildlife. Our teams are continuously conducting monitoring and control activities in the region with drones and camera traps to ensure that flamingos can safely stay around the dam, breed, and maintain their natural lives."
"NO GUNFIRE SHOULD BE MADE IN AREAS WHERE FLAMINGOS ARE LOCATED"
Ergüden also warned citizens visiting the area, saying, "We kindly ask our citizens to be sensitive about not firing weapons, avoiding activities that may produce loud noises, and not approaching areas where birds are unnecessarily, especially in areas where flamingos are located. Because such behaviors can cause the birds to become frightened and leave their habitats."
Ergüden stated that as the Environmental, Nature, and Animal Protection Team, they are working not only to protect flamingos but also all wildlife in their areas of responsibility.
Emphasizing that they carefully evaluate reports from citizens regarding the protection of natural life, Ergüden said, "We assess the incoming reports, provide necessary interventions for injured or needy birds and wildlife, and support conservation efforts in coordination with relevant institutions. The protection of wildlife is a shared responsibility for all of us. The sensitivity of our citizens is of great importance for the transfer of these natural riches to future generations."