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Dönemeç Delta

Van  >  Turkey

One of the most important bird area on the shores of Lake Van. Many birds make a stop here during migration or breed in the area.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 12 Ocak 2023

Description

The delta habitat of Dönemeç Delta attracts many birds. It is located on the shores of the Lake Van and a mix of fresh and alkaline water lakes with dense reed beds. This delta habitat also has dune hills which are nesting places for Kum kırlangıcı, Gökkuzgun, Arıkuşu and so on. Among the other birds you can see are Flamingo, Kaşıkgaga, Suna, Angit, Akdeniz Martısı, Incegagalı martı, Kılıçgaga, Çamurçulluğu, Balaban and Küçük Karabatak.

Details

Access

Car and walking are good options for birding in this area. You can get there by car. The wide village roads are good for parking. Click for directions on a P in the map to go to that place.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Hilly , Flat , Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Please be respectfull to the local people.

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