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Sarısu Plain

Ağrı  >  Turkey

One of the most impressive birdingplaces in the eastern part of Turkey. This area is vast, flat, patchy in terms of habitat diversity.

Added* by Lider Sinav
Most recent update 24 грудня 2022

Description

Sarısu Plain looks like a grassland, but, there are several open water surfaces where the bird diversity is high. Also, the Mount Süphan, which is one of the highest mountain in Türkiye, shows it impressive view. The locals work in the plain, their activities in the land are still more or less traditional.

Details

Access

Sarısu Plain is an accessible area because of the roads around the plain. There are main roads in between the centers of districts. You can go there by car. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Public transport could be quite few. So, you should take into account your transportation facility. It is easy to drive around the plain (about 25 km) by car.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Mountain , Steppe , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , City/village , Reedbeds , River , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Mountainous , Wet , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Summer

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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