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Description
Beykoz Wood is a good area to observe woodpeckers and forest birds. A nice wood with mature trees, gives great forest feeling with a park facilities. Easy to reach via public transportation after a great boat tour on the Bosphorus. Among the birds you can encounter are pikkutikka, käpytikka, syyriantikka, vihertikka, harmaapäätikka, mustapääkerttu, harmaasieppo, närhi, pähkinänakkeli and puukiipijä.
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Access
The first option: Take boat from Eminönü, Beşiktaş or Üsküdar to Beykoz. The entrance is in 5 minutes walking distance from the dock. The second option: Take bus from Üsküdar and get off on "Beykoz Korusu" bus stop. The entrance is in 5 minutes walking distance from the stop.
Terrain and Habitat
ForestConditions
Flat , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Beykoz Wood is a good place for birding after a boat trip on the Bosphorus. There are social facilities on the locaiton for eating & drinking.