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Side - Ancient Ruins

South Coast  >  Turkey

Large expanse of Roman ruins throughout the historic town centre of Side. Perfect combination of culture and birding. Be early to avoid the crowds and the heat.

Añadido* por John Morecroft
Última actualización 7 mayo 2024

Descripción

The ancient ruins of Side are a fantastic place to combine culture and birding. It all depends on timing. Be there at first light and you will avoid the crowds and in summer the heat. And for big numbers be there during bird migration. If you are very lucky and you visit the area during bird migration you have a chance to witness a migrant fall. If this happens every tree and bush is alive with warblers. The site is not so good for raptors, but for warblers in times of migration the site can be mindblowing. But also without a migrant fall, and outside the migration period the birding can be very rewarding most of the time. Only in mid summer bird activity is low. But even then it is still a joy to walk around the ruins in early morning and you will always spot some nice birds.

A good place to explore are the bushy areas behind the ruins where you can find birds like Alcaudón Núbico, Bulbul Árabe, Curruca Capirotada, Curruca Zarcerilla, Zarcero Pálido and Golondrina Dáurica. Moving through the ruins everywhere there is plenty scrub to check and birds to discover. Among the other interesting birds you can see in the green areas between the ruins are Tórtola Senegalesa, Abubilla común, Abejaruco Europeo, Torcecuello Euroasiático, Pico Sirio, Alcaudón Dorsirrojo, Alcaudón Chico, Alcaudón Común, Cogujada Común, Zarcero Grande, Curruca de Rüppell, Escribano Ceniciento and Alzacola rojizo.

Another good place to check out are the dunes near the big parking. From the parking head southeast until you see the remains of an old horse racing track. See the star on the map.

Detalles

Accesso

Side Ancient Ruins is signposted off the D400 at Manavgat. The car park costs some Turkish lira, but entrance to the site is free. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terreno y habitat

Ciudad/Pueblo , Árboles y arbustos dispersos

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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