This study aims to define bird species that use artificial lakes in Syrian coast, and
evaluate their population size for management and protection of wildlife. Four different
sites were chosen in Syrian coast, which considered the most important ar
tificial lakes.
Point counts method was used in bird survey in November, December, January, February,
March in 2011. 15 waterbird species were recorded belonging to 9 family and 6 order.
Wading birds were the main component of waterbird (60% of all species) in Syrian
coast. Populations size was 1 to 300 individuals. Diversity of birds and their Populations
were greatest in sites which are rich in food ( especially fish). The results showed a
difference in composition of bird communities in studied sites.
