Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve
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Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve is located in the delta of Lena River in the far north of eastern Siberia. It has a total land area of 60,000 km², making it the largest protected area in Russia. The River delta itself has a size of about 45,000 km², due to that the delta is one of the largest of the world. It protects large concentrations of birds, including swans, geese and ducks, loons, shorebirds, raptors and gulls. It is also an important fish spawning site. Nearby is the city of Tiksi, Russia.
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