he Sudochye
lake system is located in the north-east of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and
is formed from several lakes (large and small Sudochye, Karateren, Begdulla
Aydin, Omar Salim, Karazhar and Akushpa) near the old Aral Sea. The lake system is fed by tributaries of the Amu Darya Raushan and Priemuzyakit. and collector-drainage water. The Sudochye lakes of Muynak
district with its unique nature and views attracts not only local residents but
also many foreign bird watchers and tourists. Karakalpakstan is
on the migration route of many transcontinental birds from Siberia and the
Tundra, flying to the south and south-east, seeking warmth during the
winter months and back. This system of lakes serves as a nesting site for birds,
as well as a place of rest and feeding before they resume their long
flights.
In the
Sudochye lakes system, there are 30 out of 40 species of birds listed in Red
Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan and 18 out of 20 species of birds listed in
the Red Book of Species Endangered by the International Organisation for nature
protection including the flamingos, which
have come in the last 10 years.
Source : Uzbekistan Today 
