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Van Castle Marshes

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This is a small wetland on the shore of Lake Van. It can amaze you with the abundance of ducks and other breeding birds.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 24 Δεκεμβρίου 2022

Description

Van Castle Marshes is a small wetland which is close to the Van Castle. This castle, Tuşba Castle, is an impressive historical place if you are there. You can combine birding and a visit of this historical place. Among the birds you can encounter in the wetland are Καλαμοκανάς, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αβοκέτα, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κεφαλούδι, Καστανόπαπια, Βαρβάρα, Γκισάρι, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, Βουνοσταχτάρα and Αγκαθοκαλημάνα.

Details

Access

Easy to reach from the city of Van. You can go there by car. Also, public transport is an easy option to go there. You need to walk a bit if you go there by public transport. Click on a P in the map to get directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , River , Dunes , Reedbeds , City/village , Mud flats , Lake , Canyon/cliff , Plain

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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