Ornithological Features of Skadar Lake

This paper presents the variety of habitats on Skadar Lake, one of the best known ornithological sites in the Mediterranean. It is characterised by marshy areas and their zonal distribution. Colonies of swamp birds, their distribution on the lake as well as their dynamics have been described. The problems regarding pollution, disturbance and poaching have also been tackled. The list of fauna of Skadar Lake, observed within the borders of the National Park, amounts to 260 species. Their essential ecological properties, status of protection and current status in scope of the National Park have been given.