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Sarıyer Feneryolu Bosphorus Birding Tower

Istanbul  >  Turkey

One of the best places in Europe to see bird migration in spring.

Added* by Dilek
Most recent update 13 október 2022

Description

The Sarıyer Feneryolu Birding Tower north of Istanbul is one of the best places in Europe to see spring raptor migration. 36 soaring bird species can be seen especially hundreds of Hvítstorkur, Músvákur, Gnýörn and Býþjór. The observing point is out of the city of Istanbul with Bosphorus (Strait of Istanbul) view. Other birds that are often spotted are Gjallörn, Snákerna, Gammörn, Sparrhaukur and Kolstorkur.

Details

Access

Sarıyer Feneryolu Birding Tower is located about 25 km north of Istanbul. There is car parking area. You can reach it by taking the bus after the underground (metro). The metro line is M2 (greenline), the bus number is 150 and 29 C.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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