Beschreibung
If you are in the general area and have the time, this is a nice spot to just sit and watch or take photos from the car or a hide. The scrub and forest patches on the hills are also waiting for you to take a walk. The central spot here is a small spring, where all birds from the dry surrounding hills and mountains come to drink. You can see some turkish highlights, like Weißkehlsänger, Rotflügel-Gimpel and Rotstirngirlitz here, as well as numerous other species. There are usually lots of Ortolan, Wiedehopf and Steinsperling. On the way up and in surrounding forests you can see / hear Balkanlaubsänger, Mountain Chiffchaff (Caucasian) and Östliche Orpheusgrasmücke. Beware that this remote area is bear country. No kidding with them, keep your distance and DO NOT ENTER DENSE THICKETS OR FORESTS.
Details
Zugang
This is a remote place. To get here, drive to Caglayan, pass the waterfall and continue upward to the tiny village Kalecik. Turn right (west) in the village on a bad track, or walk (approx. 1.5 hr). The track is difficult, high ground clearance is essential, 4WD is recommended and certainly required after rains.
Terrain und Habitat
Berg , Steppe , Vereinzelte Bäume und BüscheBedingungen
Felsig , Hügelig , Trocken , GebirgigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
NeinGute Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , Herbst , FrühjahrBeste Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , FrühjahrRoute
unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
Schwierig/anstrengendErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Kalecik is located in an exceptionally beautiful scenery. Continue south in the village, instead of west, and you will get to one of the nicest picnic places ever. Lots of birds there, too.


