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Istanbul Birding Day Trip

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1 Day
Istanbul
Istanbul
Min Age : 12
Max People : 2

Istanbul Birding Day Trip – With one foot on Europe and the other on Asia, Istanbul is exactly on the crossroads of bird migratory routes. It is squeezed not only between two continents, but also two climate systems, the European and Mediterranean climate. The northern shores are fringed with humid forests, whereas the southern shores are drier. The sea shore and lagoons provide excellent birding opportunities.

Istanbul Birding Flamingos near Istanbul
Flamingos near Istanbul

Being surrounded by water on three sides, Istanbul is home to quite a few water birds. Easy to spot Great cormorants and Mallard ducks. Waterside neighborhoods of Istanbul, like Sultanahmet and Beyoglu, are good for looking for water birds. The most obvious birds in Istanbul are the seagulls. Hundreds, if not thousands of them, circle above the ancient monuments filling the air with their haunting cries. There are a few species in the mix, notably the Yellow-legged gullsBlack-headed gulls and what appeared to be Heuglin’s gulls.

Istanbul Birding: Eurasian scops-owl
Eurasian scops-owl

Istanbul is also on the road for most of the migrator birds between March and June. Don’t miss it!

Istanbul Birding Tour Details

The narrow sea strait between Europe and Asia pushes all bird migration happen over this narrow corridor. 5 months a year, bird migration can be enjoyed. White Stork, Black Stork, Common Buzzard, Honey Buzzard, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Levant Sparrowhawk can be seen in highest numbers. A good day in April or September can yield over 10.000 birds a day! Contact us to tailor made your trip!

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul Taksim Square 05:30am-05:00pm

Departure Time

Early morning

Price Includes

  • Expert birding guide (English speaking)
  • Private vehicle (max 2 pax)
  • All transportation in destination location
What to Expect

For hundreds of years, Istanbul has been a haven for migratory birds and the avid bird watchers who hope to catch glimpses of storks, Egyptian vultures, eagles, hawks, wagtails, finches, goldfinches, bee-eaters and other special species as they make their way to and from the southern hemisphere through the city’s forests and parks.

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