Geography | |
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Location | Karavasta Lagoon |
Coordinates | 40°56′11″N 19°31′04″E / 40.93639°N 19.51778°E |
Area rank | 12th |
Highest elevation | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
Administration | |
Albania | |
County | Fier County |
Municipality | Divjakë |
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.
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]