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Ilgaz Mountain National Park

Kastamonu  >  Turkey

A famous national park for winter tourism, but at the same time a great mountain and forest habitat with many bird species. A lovely location for birding.

Added* by Tora Benzeyen
Most recent update 31 ožujka 2022

Description

Ilgaz Mountain National Park is a dense forest with mature trees in a high attitude. The human pressure is low although there are a couple of ski resorts. Many forest passerines, raptors and woodpeckers can be found are in large quantity in the region. It is a good place to enjoy nature while observing some good bird species such as Krüper's Nuthatch, Rujnica, Zimovka and Suri orao. Additionally, if you are lucky enough, you can observe Crna žuna.

Details

Access

The area is only accessible by private car. There are several accommodation opportunities in the area. Walking is the best way to discover the area, but you can tour around with car on a couple of roads between the ski resorts.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous , Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The National Park hosts an important population of Brown bears. If you are lucky, you can see them especially in the early hours of the day.

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