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Birecik - Euphrates Valley

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

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Meest recente update 27 januari 2023

Beschrijving

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 Heremietibis 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 Witoogeend, Krooneend, Wilde Eend 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 Grijze Wouw, Moabmus, Iraakse Babbelaar, Indische rotsmus, Perzische Woestijnpatrijs, Gestreepte Dwergooruil and Vale woestijnvink.

Moabmus breeds on the gardens where are the scattered trees. The Gestreepte Dwergooruil 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 Indische rotsmus and the Vale woestijnvink can be seen in a specific location which is shown on the map.

Details

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Dal , Rivier , Duinen , Rietvelden , Stad/dorp , Landbouw , Kloof/klif , Steppe , Woestijn

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Heuvelachtig , Rotsachtig , Droog , Open landschap , Stoffig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Najaarstrek , Voorjaarstrek , Zomer

Route

Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Fiets , Auto

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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