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Kalecik Cattle Spring

Erzincan  >  Turkey

Small remote spring for cattle near the village of Kalecik. Nice photography spot for passerines. 4WD access only.

Geplaatst* door Michael B
Meest recente update 7 december 2025

Beschrijving

If you are in the general area and have the time, this is a nice spot to just sit and watch or take photos from the car or a hide. The scrub and forest patches on the hills are also waiting for you to take a walk. The central spot here is a small spring, where all birds from the dry surrounding hills and mountains come to drink. You can see some turkish highlights, like Perzische Roodborst, Rode Bergvink and Roodvoorhoofdkanarie here, as well as numerous other species. There are usually lots of Ortolaan, Hop and Rotsmus. On the way up and in surrounding forests you can see / hear Balkanbergfluiter, Kaukasische Bergtjiftjaf and Oostelijke Orpheusgrasmus. Beware that this remote area is bear country. No kidding with them, keep your distance and DO NOT ENTER DENSE THICKETS OR FORESTS.

Details

Toegang

This is a remote place. To get here, drive to Caglayan, pass the waterfall and continue upward to the tiny village Kalecik. Turn right (west) in the village on a bad track, or walk (approx. 1.5 hr). The track is difficult, high ground clearance is essential, 4WD is recommended and certainly required after rains.

Terrein en leefgebied

Berg , Steppe , Verspreide bomen en struiken

Omstandigheden

Rotsachtig , Heuvelachtig , Droog , Bergachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Zomer , Herfst , Lente

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Zomer , Lente

Route

Onverharde weg , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Pittig

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Auto

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

Kalecik is located in an exceptionally beautiful scenery. Continue south in the village, instead of west, and you will get to one of the nicest picnic places ever. Lots of birds there, too.

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