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Büyük Menderes Deltası

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Büyük Menderes Deltası is in the South-West of Turkey. There are nearly 230 bird species.

Added* by Turgut EGE
Most recent update 16 January 2023

Description

The wide mouth of the Büyük Menderes River (English: Great Meander) empties at the Aegean Sea, with an area of 16,613 ha (41,050 acres) The Büyük Menderes Delta is one of the most diverse wetlands in Turkey and is protected by several wetland agreements such as the Ramsar Convention. Its biodiversity is derived in part from the fertile lands and fresh waters of the delta, attracting numerous species to the area, including several migratory birds. But also 28 species of mammals, 42 species of reptiles, and 45 fish species have been documented within the park. The area features a trail for visitors.

Some of the more common bird species observed here include Pygmy Cormorant, Little Egret, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Kestrel, Kentish Plover, White-tailed Eagle, and Dalmatian Pelican, for which the park is a key nesting place.

Details

Access

You can explore this area by walking, cycling and car. It's a very big area, where many places are interesting to stop, but it's not always easy to find your way, because information is scarce.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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