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Meles Delta

Izmir  >  Turkey

A small and important wetland located in the city center of Izmir in the area where the Meles stream flows into the sea.

Added* by şafak
Most recent update 20 oktober 2023

Description

Meles Delta is a small wetland located in the city center of Izmir. The Meles Delta takes its name from the Meles stream which pours into the innermost part of the Gulf of Izmir. The area is a semi-saline wetland formed in the area where rivers merge into the sea. Among the birds you can encounter are Hettemåke, Isfugl, Sporevipe, Krikkand, Flamingo, Toppdykker, Svarthalsdykker, Strandsnipe, Storskarv and Silkehegre.

Details

Access

To come to Meles Delta by public transport, you can get off and walk on the Bayraklı bridge. You can get off at the port stop of the tram and walk. In addition, the area is directly on the bicycle route. The area also has a large car park. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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