Rate birdingplace Kersele Sweetgum Forest
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A small Anatolian sweetgum forest patch with a small stream just on the coast of Köyceğiz Lake.
The area of Kersele Sweetgum Forest is a small stream delta on the western coast of Köyceğiz Lake. Very isolated. Due to its wet structure, it is a rare area for Anatolian sweetgum in the region. Some parts are effected by seasonal floods. The pine forests and lake narrow the area. Good spot for discover new species, not just birds but mammals and reptiles too. Among the birds you can encounter are Halcón de Eleonora, Alcaudón Dorsirrojo, Alcaudón Núbico, Abubilla común, Abejaruco Europeo, Autillo Europeo, Pico Menor, Zarcero Pálido, Carricero Tordal, Martín Pescador Común, Martinete Común and Chotacabras Europeo.
Public transport is very limited to the area, only direct minibuses from Köyceğiz to Ekincik. A private car or hitchiking are best options to reach the area. Click on the P in the map to get directions.
A very isolated location, no human settlement in the surroundings. Locals use the area for grazing, so it is wise to be cautious for roaming cattle between marshes. In winter, it is possible to see wild mammals.