2-day bird watching tour to Demirkazik
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Key Activity Features
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Departure Location: Side
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Available Days: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Total Duration (Including Transfers): 2 Days
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Guiding & Support: English
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Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
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Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
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Cancellation policy: Flexible
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Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
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Vegetarian & Vegan Options: Available.
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Experience: No experience required
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Fast-Track Entry: No Waiting in Line.
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Tour ID: 472
Top Reasons to Choose This Activity:
- Caspian Snowcock
- Radde`s Accentor
- Red-fronted Cool
- Eurasian Crimson-winged Finch
- White-winged Snowfinch
- White-throated Robin
What to Expect:
2-day bird watching tour from Side Antalya Turkey
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We will depart from Side before sunrise and arrive in Akseki region. Here we will first observe the Krüper`s Nuthatch. Afterwards, we will go up a little higher from here and look for Olive-tree Warbler and Eastern Orphean Warbler in the gardens. On the way, we will also see the Eastern Bonelli`s Warbler.
We will continue our way up past the mountain village and look for the rock nuthatch on the way. In the meantime, if we are in the appropriate season, we will look for the Rüppell`s Warbler, Black-headed Bunting, Ortolan bunting and Cretzschmar`s Bunting. According to the season, we can see bird species that have not reached higher altitudes at an altitude of 1200 meters. Other species we will come across on the way are the White-throated Robin, Chukar Partridge, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Booted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, and Northern Goshawk.
In April, when the snow has not yet melted, we will go to the section where the road is open. We will be able to see Alamecek and Horned Lark at the snow border. In this region, we will be able to see the Finsch`s Wheatear in April. The golden eagle nesting at 1500 meters will be another species we can see. It is also possible to see Sombre tit and Coal tit in the same area.
After a half-day Akseki observation, we set out for Demirkazık region. Our route; Akseki, Bozkır, Karaman, Eregli and Demirkazık. We settle into the pension in Demirkazık and if the time is right, we go in search of Eurasian Eagle-Owl. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.
The next morning, we get up at 3:30 and have a light breakfast and with a mountain route that will take approximately 40 minutes, we arrive at the point where we can observe Caspian snowcock and other high mountain birds. We stay here for about 2 hours and return to the hostel. There is a high probability of seeing Chukar Partridge on the way back.
After an autumn breakfast at the pension, we set out for the Sultan marshes, 60 km away. After observing the Sultan marshes for about 2 hours, we go back to Akseki. On the way, we will stop from time to time for bird watching, depending on the season.
By the time we reach Akseki, it will be dark or close to dark. As it gets dark, we will go about 25 km in search of the brown fish owl. Finding brown fish owls can sometimes be early, sometimes very late. Therefore, the return to Side may be late at night.
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Price included:
- Hotel pickup and all transfers from Side
- Observation up to 1800 meters in Akseki region
- Dinner and accommodation in the hostel
- Transfer to the observation point for Caspian snowcock
- 2nd day breakfast at the hostel
- Nighttime brown fish owl observation on day 2
- Drinking water during the tour
- Birdwatching Guidance
- Observation equipment
- Personal expenses and extra drinks
- 1st day breakfast
- 1 and 2 nd day lunch
- 2 nd day dinner
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Details to know:
2-day bird watching tour in Akseki and Demirkazık regions
Important tips for this tour:
- Time should not be wasted again for the species seen.
- While searching for a target species, time should not be wasted on other and especially seen species.
Camouflage clothing is recommended.
Higher elevations can be rainy and cold. It is recommended to bring a jacket suitable for the season.
The brown fish owl is searched and observed at night with a torch. Unfortunately, it is not permissible to use a camera flash.
Additional information:
2-day bird watching route
- Departure from Side / depending on the season between 05:00 and 06:00)
- 07:00 - 12:00 Bird watching in Akseki region between 1100 meters and 1800 meters (if the road is closed due to snow, observation is made at that point by walking where the road is closed)
- 12:30 Quick lunch
- 19:00 Arrival in Demirkazık via Akseki, Bozkır, Karaman and Eregli and settling in the pension
- 03:30 Transfer to high mountain point for Caspian snowcock on day 2
- 09:00 Breakfast at the hostel
- 09:45 Departure to Sultan marshes
- 12:30 Return to Akseki
- 21:00 Brown fish owl observation at night
- 00:00 Return to Side
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Hello, Thank you for contacting us. The Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) can be observed with consistent frequency throughout the year, with the exception of mid-February and mid-November. The better month to view this bird, whether February or March, is March. Best regards, Vigo Tours.
Adrian Jaques
(5.0)Birding the high country of Cimi and Demirkazik
Although my first trip to Turkey, it certainly wont be my last. What a wonderful country, stunningly beautiful and full of warm hearted, generous people. And most importantly, if youre a birder that is, full of birds. The sheer number of birds will leave you spellbound - vast numbers of larks fly up from under your feet as you cross suede coloured fields while if you stride up to a bush or tree out pops a shrike or a warbler, all of which makes you feel you have stepped from the real world into a magical realm where the wind, sky, and earth shape shift into beaks, feathers, wings, and claws. To strike a more poignant note, it gives you some sense of what the UK might have been like before modern agricultures drive for efficiency took its toll on our countrys birdlife. Oh, if only it were not so! I booked a tour through Vigo Tours and Mehmet was my guide for the entire 2 day adventure. Our particular trip took in the high country of Cimi and the famous alpine region of Demirkazik. I had such a great time. We visited some stunning locations and had fantastic views of some wonderful birds - olive tree warbler, eastern orphean warbler, Syrian woodpecker, Finschs wheatear, crimson winged finch, Raddes accentor, Ruppells warbler, white winged snowfinch, long legged buzzard, white throated robin, bimaculated lark, olive tree warbler, and, the bird of the trip, the elusive Caspian snowcock. I cannot recommend Mehmet highly enough. He is an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge second to none. Not only is his knowledge of Turkeys birds impressive but he also knows where to find them with pinpoint accuracy ensuring you have the best chance of connecting with each species on your wish list. Above all, Mehmet is a friendly, easy going, chatty kind of guy and a great ambassador for his countrys wildlife and landscapes. So many highlights to choose from but the sight of a Caspian snowcock perched high on a rocky outcrop giving its eerie call, its breath condensing and coiling upwards in the chill dawn air is one that I will cherish forever. If you are a birder visiting Antalya,pressed for time, and looking to get the most out of your stay, I recommend you book a trip with Mehmet through Vigo Tours and see birds you would never see on your own while having the time of your life. Another trip beckons. I will definitely be back for more.
Reply from Vigo Tours: Thank you very much for your review!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! We are absolutely delighted that your first trip to Turkey was such a fantastic experience and that you were able to immerse yourself in both the incredible landscapes and rich birdlife of our country. Your vivid description truly captures the magic of birding here—from the flocks of larks rising at your feet to the unforgettable sight of the Caspian Snowcock calling at dawn. We’re especially pleased that Mehmet’s guiding made such a positive impact on your trip. His deep knowledge of Turkey’s bird species and their habitats, combined with his friendly and dedicated approach, ensures that every guest has the best possible experience. It’s great to hear you were able to observe so many special birds, and that Mehmet’s expertise helped you connect with even the trickier species. Your feedback inspires us to continue offering high-quality birdwatching tours and sharing the natural beauty of Turkey with visitors from around the world. We would be honored to welcome you back for another adventure soon—there’s always more to discover, and we look forward to helping you create even more unforgettable memories. Until next time, happy birding and warmest regards from all of us at Vigo Tours!
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