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Gölköy

Muğla  >  Turkey

The only lagoon ecosystem in the Bodrum district of Muğla. The lake is one of the staging areas of herons.

Added* by Itri Levent Erkol
Most recent update 20 március 2024

Description

The Mediterranean lagoon (Akdeniz Gölü) near Gölköy attracts many herons and other birds. Among the birds you can observe at the lake are Szürke gém, Nagy kócsag, Kis kócsag and Kis vöcsök. Also passerines such as Kucsmás poszáta and cigánycsuk are abundant in the surrounding habitats.

Details

Access

Gölköy is located 20 km north of Bodrum. The easiest way to reach the lagoon is by car. Otherwise you can use public transport. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Grassland , Sea , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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