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Birecik - Euphrates Valley

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Birecik has a tarvarjú population which include the last relatives of the wild individuals in captivity. Also, several (semi)desert species can be seen.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 27 január 2023

Description

The Birecik - Euphrates Valley area has a unique charm for bird watchers which stretches along the Euphrates. If you want to be in a special area in terms of birds and landscape, Birecik and surroundings would be one of the best place to go. The first place that you can go is the tarvarjú breeding place where the officers are employed to feed and preserve them in captivity. This location is shown on the map. Beside, you can find a link below where you can learn about the history of the species in Turkey. Also, several local bird enthusiast lives there that you can be in contact with them.

Along the Euphrates, in the past, there were many gravel pits where you can see ponds in the river bed now. After filled up of the Karkamış Dam all the gravel pits have become suitable ponds with the surrounded reed beds. These ponds are favoured places for many waterbirds especially duck species such as Cigányréce, üstökösréce, Tőkés réce and much more. You can see the ducklings along the river in June.

There are many (semi)desert related species that can be seen such as kuhi, tamariszkuszveréb, Iraq Babbler, Yellow-throated Sparrow, See-see Partridge, Sivatagi füleskuvik and Desert Finch.

tamariszkuszveréb breeds on the gardens where are the scattered trees. The Sivatagi füleskuvik can be found in a specific location where the Populus euphratica's old trees take place in a park in the city. This park has been located on the map. The Yellow-throated Sparrow and the Desert Finch can be seen in a specific location which is shown on the map.

Details

Access

You can reach the Birecik - Euphrates Valley best by car. Also, public transport and intercity transportation is available to reach this area. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , Dunes , Reedbeds , City/village , Agriculture , Canyon/cliff , Steppe , Desert

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Dusty

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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