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Yumurtalık Lagoon

Adana  >  Turkey

One of the most diverse areas in terms of habitats. It is an important area for the wintering Daru population. Impressive area with flocks of birds.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 24 február 2023

Description

Yumurtalık Lagoon is a specific place to see wintering populations of Daru. Also, Vörös ásólúd, Bütykös ásólúd, Kárókatona, Örvös bukó, shore birds, gulls and many more can be seen there especially in winter. There are many natural ponds, dunes, saline mud flats, bushes where you can see bird species richnes. There is Pinus halepensis forest which is one of the most important distribution area of this tree species.

Details

Access

You can reach Yumurtalık Lagoon by car. Public transport is not a good option to explore this area. Unpaved roads in the lagoon area can be muddy, so it can be difficult to drive during rainy season. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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Map

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