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Description
Yıldız Wood is located between two touristic places, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy. Easy to reach from various locations of Istanbul. In the area you can encounter forest birds, gulls and cormorants which are common and easy to observe from close distance. Among the birds you can expect are rečni galeb, aleksander, Alexandrine Parakeet, planinski hudournik, svilnica, oazna grlica, šmarnica, veliki kormoran and pritlikavi kormoran. But many more, see the birdlist below.
Details
Access
The first option: Take any bus from Beşiktaş to Ortaköy and get off in "Yahya Efendi" bus stop (2nd bus stop after Beşiktaş). The entrance is 2 minutes walk distance from there. The secon option: reach Beşiktaş or Ortaköy via various public transportation. The entrance is in 7-10 minutes walking distance from each direction.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , City/villageConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Easier to walk down of the forest, if you use the upper entrance. There are some social facilities for eating & drinking in the upper edge.