Description
Alaçatı Wetland is a lagoon-like intertidal estuary covering approximately 250 acres, which is formed by a natural watercourse flowing north-south from the Kutlu Aktaş Dam to the Aegean Sea. The area abounds in halophiles marshes, dunes and shallow water channels, and a great variety of maquis or scrubland vegetation. The wetland provides feeding, shelter and breeding grounds for many bird species. Flamingo roz is seen throughout the year. In addition, bird species such as Călifar roșu, Fluierar cu picioare verzi, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Prundăraș de sărătură, Fugaci de țărm, Bătăuș, Fugaci mic, Pescăruș cu picioare galbene, Chirighiță cu obraz alb, Prigorie, Rândunică roșcată, Presură cu cap sur, Piciorong, Stufărică pătată and Barză neagră are some of the other species seen in the area. Also check the birdlist below.
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Access
You can park at the entrance of the wetland area. Five information boards have been put up at the entrance. Click on the P on the map to get directions.
