Feathered migrants from the Kakhovka Reservoir: Hundreds of rare birds have found refuge near Kryvyi Rih (PHOTOS).

The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station by Russian troops has triggered a chain reaction of negative changes in the ecosystem of southern Ukraine. One of the most noticeable consequences has been the mass relocation of great cormorant colonies (Phalacrocorax carbo) to reservoirs near Kryvyi Rih. This was reported by "Vidomo," citing a Facebook group called "Nature of Kryvorizhya."

Previously, these large waterfowl primarily concentrated in the lower reaches of the Kakhovka HPP, forming extensive nesting sites there. Now, hundreds of them are searching for new habitats and breeding grounds.

Birds that were accustomed to the stable water levels and abundant food supply of the Kakhovka Reservoir are now forced to adapt to new conditions. The movement of such large colonies of birds does not come without consequences for the surrounding environment. Cormorants are predators that mainly feed on fish.

The situation is further complicated by the fact that the reservoirs around Kryvyi Rih, where the cormorants have relocated, often have limited resources and are not equipped to support such a high density of predatory birds.

It is important to note that in several European countries, great cormorants are protected by law. In Germany, for instance, the species is classified as vulnerable, indicating the need for special attention to the preservation of its population.

However, protecting specific species should not contradict the conservation of the entire ecosystem. Therefore, it is essential to seek a balance between the conservation of cormorant populations and the protection of the overall ecosystem.

Earlier, we reported that doves from the Donetsk region have settled in the Dnipro - the birds arrived in the city with their owner.