Although some 20,381 flamingo babies were reportedly born in central Anatolian Lake Tuz ("salt lake" in Turkish), flamingos are among the species whose populations are being monitoring by the Turkish Environment and Urbanization Ministry.

Central Anatolian Lake Tuz is reported to be the largest natural breeding land for flamingos, and also home to hundreds of other bird species. 

Near Çakalburnu Lagoon, Acıgöl Lake's water levels have been falling at an alarming rate, risking flamingos losing a spot on their migration route along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts.

A petition to protect nearby Seyfe Lake was also launched online in late December, as the body of water was revealed to be the latest victim of Turkey's extensive water retention policies.