Wildlife and Birding Tours in Turkey

lake manyas birding in Turkey The total number of bird species within Turkey is equal to the bird species within whole of the Europe. One of the most important factors the fact that Turkey is so rich in birds is in connection with the fact that the bird species have plentiful marshes. Another factor is that Turkey is situated on the important bird immigration roads. Bird observation stations and observation towers are established within important marshes of our country (Manyas, Izmir, Goksu Deltasi etc.) Progresses in connection with ornito-tourism have occured.

Turkey Birdwatching

Important passing points of immigrating bird, seen especially during the autumn and spring months within our country, are Istanbul and Canakkale Straits, Eastern Mediterranean (Adana, Hatay, Gaziantep) and North East Anatolia (Artvin, Rize, Kars). North East Anatolia region has a vast number of different species of preying birds. For example, you can only face the Lyrurus mlokeesiewiczi in Georgia and in the North East Anatolia region. Especially marshes on the bird immigration roads have a large number of birds. Bird observation (ornithology) is rapidly spreading within Turkey during recent years. Currently "bird observation groups" had been established within various cities. Groups are sharing information and registries related with their performed observations under the Internet environment. For eco friendly birding tours in Turkey please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Protecting Wild Life

wildlife and birding holidays in turkey lake manyas EcoTurkey support RSPB They campaigns and works to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. They need your support to help wild birds and the wild places they live in - and to demand better laws to protect them.