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Description
Yumurtalık Lagoon is a specific place to see wintering populations of (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός. Also, Καστανόπαπια, Βαρβάρα, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Κορμοράνος, Θαλασσοπρίστης, shore birds, gulls and many more can be seen there especially in winter. There are many natural ponds, dunes, saline mud flats, bushes where you can see bird species richnes. There is Pinus halepensis forest which is one of the most important distribution area of this tree species.
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Access
You can reach Yumurtalık Lagoon by car. Public transport is not a good option to explore this area. Unpaved roads in the lagoon area can be muddy, so it can be difficult to drive during rainy season. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , City/village , Reedbeds , Dunes , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , RiverConditions
Flat , Sandy , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesLinks
- Emin Yoğurtçuoğlu's eBird records.
- Ömer Döndüren's eBird records.
- Göktuğ Güzelbey's eBird records.
- Mehmet Ertan Tiryaki's eBird records.