Over 92,000 waterbirds of various species winter at the site. Human activities include cattle grazing, reed cutting, fishing, and agriculture. The site includes a coastal plain delta and salt marshes. Numerous species of waterbirds stage, winter or breed in the area. A rich reptile community, various amphibians, and several species of mammals are supported.
Human activities consist of birdwatching.
An archaeological important area with finds dating from Antiquity. Ramsar site no. 658. A turbid nutrient-rich lake fed by streams and groundwater, subject to seasonal fluctuations in level. The site includes small deltas, extensive marshes supporting reeds and rushes, and tree-lined river banks. The lake, on a migratory waterbird route, supports a rich plant community and provides important feeding grounds for birds.