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Yeniçağ Gölü

Bolu, Yeniçağ  >  Turkey

Big natural lake surrounded by peat meadows. More than 100 bird species have been recorded around the lake.

Added* by Murat Demirtaş
Most recent update 24 April 2023

Description

Yeniçağ Gölü is a natural lake with a length of 7 km and a width of 2.5 km. The water level of the lake varies seasonally depending on the rainfall. The area around the lake is reedy and swampy. The lake has a bird watching tower. I often go and observe and take bird photos. Among the birds you can encounter are Ruddy Shelduck, Garganey, Chukar, Black-winged Stilt, Corn Crake, Spotted Crake,Little Crake, Stone-curlew, White-winged Tern, Black Stork, Great Bittern, Little Bittern, Purple Heron, Squacco Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Eurasian Spoonbill, Eurasian Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Golden Eagle, Western Marsh Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Hen Harrier,Long-legged Buzzard, Eurasian Scops Owl, European Roller, Red-footed Falcon, Moustached Warbler, Barred Warbler, Krüper's Nuthatch, Semicollared Flycatcher, Collared Flycatcher, Ortolan Bunting and Black-headed Bunting.

Details

Access

Yeniçağ Gölü is located on the Bolu - Ankara Highway, in the center of Yeniçağa District. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Agriculture

Conditions

Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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