Küplü Yayla

Eskisehir > Turkey

An upland on the mountain range lays in the North of Eskisehir. Surrounded with mature black pine trees. Good place to observe raptors and forest birds.

Added* by Tora Benzeyen
Most recent update 5 april 2022

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Description

Küplü Yayla is in close distance to Eskisehir city center and presents a different habitat with several bird species. Due to the high attitude and low human disturbance, vultures and eagles live in the region. A good location to come up with Crni strvinar, Bradan, Bela kanja, Riđi mišar, Orao kliktaš and Turski brgljez.

Details

Access

Only accessible via private car, but easy to walk around to discover. The bike could be an option but it is a long way to reach the location.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Scattered trees and bushes , Plain

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

In summer, the locals from nearby villages use the upland as summer residence. There could be more people than expected.

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Top 5 birds

1. Bradan
(Gypaetus barbatus)

2. Crni strvinar
(Aegypius monachus)

3. Bela kanja
(Neophron percnopterus)

4. Turski brgljez
(Sitta krueperi)

5. Riđi mišar
(Buteo rufinus)

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