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Gökova

Muğla  >  Turkey

Popular tourist destination on the Turkish Mediterranean coast with marshland, creek, bushy scrub and sea coast.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 27 prosinca 2022

Description

Reputedly 192 species visit the area and wetlands around the village of Gökova, mostly on migration. That includes 5 species of lark, 4 of wheatear, vagrant falcons. 60 species breed including Žuti Voljić and Veliki Trstenjak. Also Bjeloprsi vodomar can be spotted. Wintering wildfowl such as Kržulja, Patka Lastarka and Crvenovrata guska. Boat trips available along the river and coastline. All seasons good except in summer heat.

Details

Access

Nearest airport is at Dalaman (70 km). From the city of Bodrum it's 120 km to the east. Click on the P in the map to get directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , River , Sea , Beach , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village , Plain , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly , Flat , Dry , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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