Küçük Menderes Deltası Gözlem Noktası

About Küçük Menderes Deltası Gözlem Noktası

The Küçük Menderes Delta Observation Point is a birdwatching spot overlooking the mouth of the Küçük Menderes River, where it flows into Kuşadası Bay north-west of Selçuk. It is listed by Visit İzmir and the area is looked after by the İzmir branch of the Nature Conservation and National Parks directorate. The delta Much of the delta has been turned into farmland, but it still holds dunes, reed beds, wide marshes such as the Eleman and Akgöl marshes, the freshwater Çatal Lake and the slightly salty Gebekirse Lake. Maquis, fields, willows and olive groves surround it. Reeds line the lake shores and tamarisk dominates most of the marshes. From the observation point you look over the river mouth and its reeds, marshes and salt vegetation. Birds to look for Visit İzmir lists species such as corn bunting, yellow wagtail and northern wheatear, along with greater flamingo, common redshank, dunlin and the greater spotted eagle. Tips - Bring binoculars or a telescope, as the birds are often distant across the marsh. - Stay on tracks and keep disturbance to a minimum, especially in the breeding season.