Yalova Lagoon: Birdwatching at Europe’s southernmost migrating spot

You will find yourself at Europe’s southernmost migrating area of birds on their journey from Africa and one of the best-organised birdwatching spots. At Ornithological Society’s Information Centre, Nature’s Trail starts and ends at the old pumping station, taking you for a tour through 8 different habitats.

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The Nature’s Trail in the Yalova lagoon is one of the top birdwatching sites in Europe if you are a fan of wildlife observation. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, you will be richly rewarded with recreational pleasure.

You will find yourself at Europe’s southernmost migrating area of birds on their journey from Africa and one of the best-organised birdwatching spots. At Ornithological Society’s Information Centre, Nature’s Trail starts and ends at the old pumping station, taking you for a tour through 8 different habitats.

In this unique contact with nature, the excellent signs will introduce you to the secrets of the wetlands. So get ready to take pictures of herons, cormorants, lesser kestrels, flamingos, ospreys, imperial eagles and many more. The Yalova lagoon is home to more than 250 species in its brackish waters, with 81 species listed as threatened in Europe and 4 threatened worldwide.

The Yalova lagoon is also home to the rare African chameleon, whose arrival at the area remains a mystery. Yet, the chameleon will be a feat to see, as it is perfectly camouflaged.

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