The beautiful country of Turkey is almost blessed with everything, including all types of weather seasons, almost all types of fruits, mountains, forests, lakes, seas, natural beauties, animals, and birds. There are about 523 species of birds in Turkey. Actually, Turkey is the main center for birds when they migrate. There are many places, where you can see many types of birds flying, especially Bosporus Strait. In Turkey, the main season to watch the birds is from the month of April to November. In Turkey, you can see hawks, ibises, eagles, falcons, and many more birds. You can also see some birds in Turkey, whose population is decreasing, such as Dalmatian pelican, greater spotted eagle, marbled teal, and sociable plover.
Birds are actually very common in the world, mainly in the Western world. Some of the most common pet birds, such as parrots, white pigeons, parakeets, birds, etc. Some peoples in Africa, mainly Borana peoples, get ideas and help from birds to find honey and use it in food.
Birds are also very important to our planet. Birds play an important role in controlling insects and maintaining the environment. They are also significant to humans because they become a source of food. In addition, they also help grow crops by holding fruit seeds in their mouths and putting them elsewhere.
Five Most Important Advantages of Birds
- Birds are vital to the surroundings; they pollinate plants and disperse seeds.
- Birds are vital to human beings; they’re a source of meals and fertilizer.
- They indicate if the environment is getting worst.
- They are the first ones to sense the natural disaster occurring.
- The birds support the economy of a country and generate employment.
Furthermore, birdwatching in Turkey is not everyone’s favorite hobby, especially for Turkish people. But, from around the world, and especially from European countries, many people come here to see the flock of birds, specifically in Istanbul city.
Places to See Birds in Turkey
1. Efteni Lake Pier
2. Göksu deltası kuş cenneti
3. Lake Bafa
4. Lake Kuyucuk
5. Lake Manyas (A Bird Paradise)
6. Sultan Marshes National Park
7. Van Lake
1) Efteni Lake Pier
Lake Efteni is one of the most pleasant places in Turkey. Many kinds of birds can be seen there. According to research, there are nearly 150 different varieties of birds there, such as wild ducks, ruddy shelduck, storks, swans, etc. Not only that but also, white herons, which is a very rare bird in the world. Many local people come here to visit this beautiful place. One can get lost in the beauty of this place and observe nature from far.
2) Göksu deltası kuş cenneti
The great place to see the birds in Turkey, the Göksu Deltası kuş Cenneti is situated in the Mersin city of Turkey. This magnificent place provides an opportunity to live peacefully with a massive number of birds. As well as, it also provides accommodations to rare and endangered bird’s species. This place is home to more than 300 types of birds. Many birds from different places migrate to this place during their migration seasons every year. Göksu Deltası kuş Centneti also has beautiful Gallinules birds, which are very rare and gradually hard to find in the world.
3) Lake Bafa
This beautiful Lake Bafa, in the Aegean Region of Turkey, is Turkey’s largest lake. It is one of the great places to watch birds. Especially during spring, there are many types of birds that we can see there. It is located in the middle of Aydin and Mugla cities. There is also a shoreline of 50 kilometers with mountains. Not only that, but also, it is home to more than 200 species of birds, including little grebe, spur lapwing, great crested grebe, and many more.
4) Lake Kuyucuk
Lake Kuyucuk is one of the most amazing sights in Turkey, and it is also the best place to watch many beautiful birds in Turkey. It is home to more than 200 species of birds, including those birds whose populations are slowly declining. This Lake Kuyucuk is located on the African-Eurasian migration route in northeastern Turkey. At this lake, there is also a bird-watching festival held yearly during the month of June.
5) Lake Manyas (A Bird Paradise)
Lake Manyas is a wonderful lake, in western Turkey, in the Bandirma district. It is the certified place by the European Council as a name of “Bird Paradise.” It is the home of around 2 to 3 million birds. There are many species of birds like Herons, Dalmatian Pelican, and many more in this lake. In Lake Manyas, there are also many types of plants and sea animals, such as catfish and craps, etc. Many people visit this lake not only to see the birds but also for hiking and to enjoy the beauty of the environment. As well as, around Manyas Lake, there is also a museum with brief information about birds.
6) Sultan Marshes National Park
Sultan Marshes National Park is the second-largest bird national park of Turkey, and one of the important habitats for birds. It is the main center of around 250 types of bird species. You can also see some beautiful hills from this place. This place is also the best place for people, who want to enjoy the natural beauty. The most famous birds in the Sultan Marshes National Park are crane birds, perc vulture birds, and flamingos.
7) Van Lake
The most wonderful place to visit in Turkey to see the birds is Van Lake. It is normally the home of more than hundreds of bird species. It is Turkey’s largest lake. Furthermore, it lies on the eastern side of Turkey’s Van and Bitlis Province. You can see there both migratory and permanent types of birds. As well, you can see Storks there, Eurasian hoopoes, which are one of the most common birds. Not only that but you can also see the gulls fly around the lake, black-winged stilt, flock of sand martins perch around lake, little owls, western yellow wagtail, seagulls, vulture, long-legged buzzard, European roller, sand martin birds, black-headed bunting, stork, herons, white-headed ducks. As well as, bee-eater, common redshank, white pigeons, red-billed chough, northern lapwing, ruddy shelducks, green warbler perches, and many more.
