Kaiavere lake

Lake Kaiavere
Lake Kaiavere
Lake Kaiavere
Location	Tartu County, Estonia
Coordinates	58°36′15″N 26°40′30″E
Basin countries	Estonia
Surface area	250 ha (620 acres)
Average depth	2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Max. depth	5 m (16 ft)
Surface elevation	51 metres (167 ft)

Lake Kaiavere (est. Kaiavere järv) is located in Tartu County, Estonia. It has a surface area of 250 ha (620 acres) and an average depth of 2.8 m (9.2 ft), with a maximum depth of 5 m (6 ft).[1] Near the southeastern end of the lake the Kaiavere settlement can be found. The area around the lake is relatively low, mostly covered by wet meadows. The shores are low and muddy, with some quaking bogs at the ends of the lake. The northeastern shore is peaty, while in the southwest, there are also sandy and gravelly shorelines. Deeper in the lake, the bottom is covered by a layer of mud.[2] Among waterbirds,Great crested grebes, Mallards and Tufted ducks nest on the lake.[2]

See also

• List of lakes of Estonia

References

1. "Keskkonnaportaal | Andmed & kaart". register.keskkonnaportaal.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-10-12.
2. "Kaiavere järv - KALAPEEDIA". www.kalapeedia.ee. Retrieved 2024-10-12.