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Lake Efteni

Düzce  >  Turkey

Small freshwater lake in Düzce Plain. There are several streams that merge in the lake area. The lake has dense reed beds where you can see many birds.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 8 ianuarie 2023

Description

Lake Efteni is beautiful area in terms of landscape. Around the lake area, there are mountains which are covered by forests. The lake area is surrounded not only by the mountains but also by a plain. You can go to the forest site for birding as well. The lake area is a gathering place for wintering birds. One of the highlights is the Rață roșie. The species can be seen there in significant numbers. Also, other water birds can be seen closely in the area. Especially in winter, there are several species such as Becațină comună, Rață mică, Rață pestriță and Nagâț that you can see high numbers.

Details

Access

You can explore the Lake Efteni area best by car. Cycling can be an other option if you have your bike. Short walks would be good to see forest birds and others. Several points are given on the map where you can do stationary obserbations. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Mountainous , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape , Hilly , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

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