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İzmit Bay

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İntensively populated area. However, it has always been an important bird area. You can see high abundance and diversity of birds in winter.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 25 januar 2023

Description

İzmit Bay is a nice place to be close birds such as Taffeland, Hvidhovedet Skarveand and many more. Bjergand is a rare species that you can see there if you are lucky. On the other hand, Toppet Skallesluger , Stor Flamingo , Gråand , Storspove and many more, can be seen there. You can see big flocks of birds especially in winter. See the links below.

Details

Access

İzmit Bay is easy to reach by car. Also, there is public transport you can use. The area is close to the city of İzmit, so it is possible to find several transportation options. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Mud flats , Dunes , Reedbeds , City/village , River , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

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