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A small lagoon between the wall of Büyükçekmece Dam and a historic bridge.
Büyükçekmece Mimar Sinan Bridge is easy to reach via public transport. A touristic attraction while birding. The bridge is surrounded by shallow water where you can see waders, waterfowl, gulls and migratory passerines and it is even possible to see otters. Among the birds you can observe are Rózsás flamingó, Kanalas réce, Gulipán, Küszvágó csér, Kis kárókatona, Szerecsensirály, Szárcsa, Szürke gém, vörös vércse, Csóka, Keleti sárgabillegető and Berki poszáta. But many more, see the birdlist below.
1. Take the metrobus line. 2. Get off at the last station "Beylikdüzü Son Durak". 3. Take any bus directs to "Silivri" direction from "TÜYAP" bus stop across the highway. 4. Get off after 4-5 stops, the names "Hariç" or "Üstgeçit". 5. The location is in 2-3 minutes walking distance from the bus stop.
The Büyükçekmece Mimar Sinan Bridge is an attractive location during summer migration.
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