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 Νανοδρυοκολάπτης, Πευκοδρυοκολάπτης, Βαλκανικός Δρυοκολάπτης, Πράσινος Δρυοκολάπτης, Σταχτής Δρυοκολάπτης, Μαυροσκούφης, Σταχτομυγοχάφτης, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Κίσσα, Δεντροτσοπανάκος and Βουνοδεντροβάτης.
Details
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.
