a

Lake Turna

Van  >  Turkey

This is an old, human made lake. But after many decades it has become like a natural lake. Highlights are ducks and other waterfowl.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 27 joulukuu 2022

Description

The Lake Turna landscape is beautiful especially in spring with the blooming of the grasslands. On the other hand, it is an important bird area in Turkey. It is typical Eastern Anatolian landscape with this well known wetland which atracts many bird species. Also, kivikkosirkku is a local bird species that you can see on the road. You can see more of these steppe species on the road and around the lake.​ Ruususiipitulkku might be on the road site.

Details

Access

You can reach Lake Turna by car. There is no public transport. Best way to explore the surroundings and the lake is with a telescope. Also, you can walk partly around the lake. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Valley , Reedbeds , Lake , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly , Dry , Rocky , Open landscape , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Post comment, tip or bird sighting
Rate this area
Add to my favourites
Remove from my favorites