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Doğubayazıt Marshes

Ağrı  >  Turkey

Wetland with impressive views of Mount Ararat. The marshes are diverse in terms of habitats and birds.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 25 prosince 2022

Description

Doğubayazıt Marshes comprises two lakes separated by an extensive marsh with reedbeds and wet meadows, situated at the foot of Mount Ararat. The lakes are covered mainly by reed, with large parts drying up in summer. The plains surrounding the wetland are grazed, and reed-cutting takes place. Bird species richness is high in the Doğubayazıt Marshes. Also, the abundance of birds is high. Among the birds you can encounter are husice rezavá, čírka modrá, pisila čáponohá, kulík písečný, vodouš tmavý, racek arménský, rybák bahenní, volavka červená, volavka vlasatá, kvakoš noční, kolpík bílý and moták pochop.

Details

Access

Best way to get to Doğubayazıt Marshes is by car. Public transport might be limited. It is close to Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Mountain , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds , City/village , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Mountainous , Hilly , Dry , Rocky , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Summer , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Summer , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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