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Bird Watching Holiday

Springtime - March - June or September-October are the ideal times to visit this area to discover the varied bird life including storks, eagles and Rollers. Within easy reach of mountains, sea, inland  freshwater lake wetlands and pine forested valleys, the birds are diverse and fascinating to watch in all their natural environments.

We will arrange trips to some of the best places in the area and take a lunch with us to ensure the best bird-watching in the time available. The scenery itself is amazing with plenty of photo opportunities, and the history behind the area will give an added dimension to your trips.

Always wanted to see birds en mass but never have? Don't worry come to Turkey and we can satisfy all your birding needs!
 
The country encompasses two main routes for birds migrating en mass. Twice a year, the land and water habitats of the country offers hospitality to migrating birds, some of which also breed here.
 
Turkey's vast land of 779,000 square kilometers, surrounded on three sides by seas, serves as a bridge between three continents. Due to the variety of habitats, Turkey is considered by many to be the best country for birds and birding in Europe.

 When we consider the diversity of bird species in Turkey, both migratory and non-migratory, we can see that Turkey is a unique place for watching birds. There are two major reasons for this abundance, Turkey's range of different ecosystems and it's position on bird's migratory routes.

There are 7 distinct geographical areas in Turkey, each with it's own natural features, ecosystems, climate and wildlife. These include, arid steppe, deciduous and coniferous forests, mountains, coastal areas and more. Such richness offers many opportunities for wild birds and other wildlife of all kinds.

Many of the birds which migrate between Europe and Africa each year, choose to fly via Turkey. Some of these, stay and breed here whilst many more just pass through. Spring and autumn therefore offer unrivalled opportunities to see the migrating masses. Even in the great metropolis of Istanbul, migrating birds can be seen in significant numbers.

Wetlands

Wetlands are the most important ecosystems, for wild birds, and there are many important examples in Turkey.

Mountains

Turkey has many mountain ranges, where the alpine meadows and forested lower slopes are home to many species of bird. The Kackar mountains in the North East of the country are particularly interesting, with many endemic wildflower species, as well as many woodland and alpine bird species.

Many of the mountains are extensively forested, especially those in the black sea region. One forest of particular importance is located at Soğuksu National park, close to the capital Ankara. Another is the large Olympos national park near Antalya, an extensive pine forest that extends from the mountains down to the sea.

Sea Shores

Turkey has over 8000 km of coastline, covering sandy beaches, cliffs, salt marshes and more. These coastline are home to many species of sea bird, including many species of gull, cormorants and waders of all kinds. Despite encroachment by tourist industry development, you can still find many areas where birds outnumber sunburned tourists.

Spring Time

Thankfully, spring, the best time to see Turkey's birds, is also outside of peak holiday season, and therefore cheaper and less hassle. Spring is also the time to experience the best weather, before the real hot summer sunshine, makes activity seem less appealing.

Very soon, millions of birds will make their way across the sea from Africa, and for a few short months, add their numbers to those birds already here. Courtship, nesting and hatching will fill the air with birdsong. Those of us who get to sneak a peak at this natural wonder, will consider ourselves lucky indeed.

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