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Birecik - Euphrates Valley

Urfa  >  Turkey

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

Adicionado* por Lider Sinav
Ultima atualização 27 janeiro 2023

Descrição

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 Íbis-calva 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 Zarro-castanho, Pato-de-bico-vermelho, Pato-real 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 Peneireiro-cinzento, Pardal do Levante, Iraq Babbler, Yellow-throated Sparrow, See-see Partridge, Mocho-d'orelhas-pálido and Desert Finch.

Pardal do Levante breeds on the gardens where are the scattered trees. The Mocho-d'orelhas-pálido 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 Yellow-throated Sparrow and the Desert Finch can be seen in a specific location which is shown on the map.

Detalhes

Acesso

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.

Terreno e Habitat

Terras húmidas , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Vale , Rio , Dunas , Camas de junco , Cidade/Vila , Agricultura , Desfiladeiro/precipício , Steppe , Deserto

Condições

Plano , Montanhoso , Rochoso , Seco , Paisagem aberta , Poeirento

Caminho circular

Não

é útil um telescópio?

Sim

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Primavera , Migração de outono , Migração da primavera , Verão

Rota

Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreito

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Bicicleta , Carro

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

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