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Description
Çelebibağı Marshes has different habitats that attract many bird species. The landscape is unique with vast mud flats in the Lake Van closed basin. Shorebirds and other water birds are abundant and the diversity of birds is impressive. Among the birds you can observe in the area are Ruddy Shelduck, Greater Flamingo, Water Rail, Common Crane, Garganey, Black-winged Stilt, Avocet, Common Ringed Plover, Western Marsh Harrier, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Penduline Tit, European Bee-eater, European Roller, but also rare birds like Whooper Swan, Bewick's Swan, Red-necked Phalarope and many more. See the birdlist below.
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Access
It is easy to reach Çelebibağı Marshes by car. Also, public transport is available to go Erciş district. Best way to explore thr area is by car and on foot. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.