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Tekirdağ Atatürk Forest

Tekirdag  >  Turkey

A peaceful coastal forest on the edge of Tekirdağ, with shady paths and lively bird activity throughout the year. Great for relaxed birding in pine woods.

Tillagd* av Osman Tufekci
Senast uppdaterad 27 november 2025
Denna lokal har inte betygsatts än. Var den första att betygsätta området med 1 till 5 stjärnor

Beskrivning

Tekirdağ Atatürk Ormanı is a calm and pleasant forest area just outside the city of Tekirdağ, offering a mix of pine woods, scattered bushes, small clearings, and shaded walking paths. This combination of habitats makes it an easy and enjoyable place to watch birds throughout the year.

In spring and summer, the forest comes alive with species like gråsparv, stare, turkduva and talgoxe. Migrant birds such as bofink, medelhavsstenskvätta, or lövsångare may also pass through during the migration seasons. In winter, the quieter months still offer regular sightings of pilfink, svarthakad buskskvätta and flocks of steglits feeding in the open areas. The surrounding sky is also good for spotting raptors like ormvråk or sparvhök circling above the trees.

What makes Atatürk Ormanı special is its peaceful atmosphere. It’s close to the city but feels quiet and natural, with long shaded paths that make birding comfortable even on warm days. Whether you want a short morning walk or a longer, relaxed outing, this forest provides an easy and rewarding birding experience.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

Atatürk Ormanı is located on the western side of Tekirdağ and is easy to reach from the city centre. You can get there by car in just a few minutes, and there is usually enough space to park along the forest entrance or on nearby side roads. Press P on the map for directions.

Public transport also works well. Several local buses heading toward the western districts stop close to the park, from where you can walk into the forest in about 5–10 minutes.

The best way to explore the area is definitely on foot. The forest has wide, easy walking paths and gentle slopes, making it suitable for all levels. For a relaxed birding visit, plan to spend 1–2 hours, though you can easily stay longer if you want to explore deeper into the trees or wait for more activity.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Park , Stad/by

Förhållanden

Platt

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vårsträck , Höststräck

Rutt

Asfalterad väg , Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

Extra information

Early morning is the best time to visit, as the forest is quiet and birds are most active. The area is also good for short walks and photography, with plenty of shaded spots to stop and listen for calls. In spring, you may hear different warbler species singing from the bushes, while in autumn mixed flocks of steglits and bofink often move through the trees.

There are no facilities inside the forest, so bringing water is a good idea, especially on warm days. The paths are well-marked and easy to follow, making it a comfortable place for beginners as well as more experienced birders.

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