
The native bird population of Paralimni lake is under threat during its reproductive season as water is being drained from it, Birdlife Cyprus said on Tuesday.
“This action takes place during the most critical period for the birds of the lake, their nesting period,” Birdlife said.
The group warned that species including the white-winged, the yellow-bellied and the white-tailed woodpecker nest during this period and depend on the shallow waters






