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lapponica), Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata), ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres), kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula), little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius), common redshank (Tringa totanus), spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus), greenshank (Tringa nebularia), Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) are regularly observed in the highest numbers, particularly in terms <strong>of</strong> winter populations in <strong>Turkey</strong>. Apart from water birds, the delta supports a rich variety <strong>of</strong> avian species starting from those living in relation to wetlands as well as Passeriformes and raptors. Especially during migration periods in spring and summers, the delta is an area, where Passeriformes species can be seen in high numbers. Gediz D Hieraatus fasciatus) can be seen most frequently in <strong>Turkey</strong>. The delta is one <strong>of</strong> the five sites in <strong>Turkey</strong>, where Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus), an endangered species across the world with a world population <strong>of</strong> 15.000, breeds. Almost 70 couples <strong>of</strong> Dalmatian pelicans every year brood in the islets <strong>of</strong> Homa Lagoon. The delta is also a very important wintering site for this species. Almost 700 Dalmatian pelicans spend winters in Gediz Delta. Almost 30 couples <strong>of</strong> lesser kestrels (Falco naumanni), another globally endangered Gediz Delta is the only known breeding site for sandwich tern (Sterna sandvicensis) in <strong>Turkey</strong>. It is also the site, where common tern (Sterna hirundo) breeds in the highest numbers, in <strong>Turkey</strong>. Gediz Delta is the only known regular wintering site for black stork (Ciconia nigra). It is possible to see black storks during the year. According to Breeding Birds Atlas study <strong>of</strong> 2006 spring in Gediz Delta, in total 103 bird species are recorded to breed in the site. Among these 103, 61 <strong>of</strong> them certainly, 25 almost certainly and 17 probably breed in the delta. Mammals Hedgehog, fox, European rabbit, mole, wolf, jackal, water vole, jungle cat, wildcat, suidae, European hare and wild horses were recorded in the site. CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS Archeology Water has always been the main factor to determine settlement quarters for many civilizations. By virtue <strong>of</strong> its water and fertile lands Gediz Delta has been home to three different civilizations in the history. Leukai Antique City was founded by a Persian admiral Tepeler nearby Maltepe Town dates back to the early 2000s BC, whereas the upper part <strong>of</strong> the city was founded in the second half <strong>of</strong> the 2000s BC. 69
Land Use Urban settlements surround the southeastern parts <strong>of</strong> Gediz Delta, which is delineated by - Organized Industrial Zone and commercial properties are situated in the southeast <strong>of</strong> tion - density housing and low population. Maltepe, located in the south <strong>of</strong> the two towns, is a s leather processing manufactories is located in the southeast <strong>of</strong> the town. Seyrek and Maltepe are other towns <strong>of</strong> Menemen, bearing countryside aspects. Especially in Seyrek coop settlements. The south <strong>of</strong> Delta, where it reaches the sea, is a <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site, a part <strong>of</strong> which is separated as a waste-water treatment facility area. NATURAL RESOURCE USE Agriculture Parts <strong>of</strong> Gediz Delta, particularly the lands known as Menemen Plain comprises highly itself. Cotton, wheat, corn, clover, tobacco, sesame, faba bean, bean, potato and onion are among the most cultivated crops. Tomato, spinach, watermelon, melon, parsley, eggplant, leek and lettuce are the vegetable products. Peach, strawberry, mandarin, plum, pomegranate, pear, apricot, walnut, citrus are important fruit crops <strong>of</strong> the region. Dry and irrigated farming is engaged in the alluvial areas. Livestock Production One <strong>of</strong> the remarkable economic input components is livestock production activities that are particularly widespread in Seyrek-ction activities are scarce in Menemen Plain and its surroundings;; so cover a limited area <strong>of</strong> 8.045 ha. Small ruminants dominate the livestock production, while cattle and poultry animals are also raised. Sheep, goat and cattle are the most widespread livestock. Livestock farming is also done. Fishery 70
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