Vali Recep Yazıcıoğlu Barajı

Ege > Turkey

Big reservoir east of the city of Denizli where many birds can be spotted close to the city.

Added* by Süleyman gün
Most recent update 8 apríl 2022

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Description

Vali Recep Yazıcıoğlu Barajı is a big artificial lake directly to the east of Denizli. Many water birds are attracted to the area. Among the birds you can see on and around the reservoir are Hvítstorkur, Dverggoði, Bjarthegri, Heiðlóa, Grálóa, Tildra, Vepja, Broddvepja, Sandlóa, Vatnalóa, Taumönd, Rauðhöfðaönd, Kólfönd, Skúfönd, Jarpönd and Rauðflæmingi.

Details

Access

Close to the city of Denizli and easy accessible from the city.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Summer

Best time to visit

Autumn , Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Bjarthegri
(Egretta garzetta)

2. Dverggoði
(Tachybaptus ruficollis)

3. Hvítstorkur
(Ciconia ciconia)

4. Dílaskarfur
(Phalacrocorax carbo)

5. Topplævirki
(Galerida cristata)

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