Side Birdwatching Tour: Discover Turkey's Unique Birds
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Departure Location: Side
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Total Duration (Including Transfers): 12 Hours
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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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Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
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Cancellation policy: Flexible
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Experience: No experience required
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Tour ID: 32
Top Reasons to Choose This Tour:
- Best Birdwatching Spots in Turkey – Explore Sultan Marshes and Göksu Delta.
- Endemic Birds of Turkey – Spot unique species like Krüper's Nuthatch.
- Best Seasons for Birdwatching – Plan for migration and rare sightings.
- Birdwatching Tours in Turkey – Join expert-guided tours.
- Bird Migration in Turkey – Witness routes at Bosphorus and Lake Manyas.
What to Expect:
Bird Watching Tour in Side, Akseki, and Surrounding Areas
Discover the incredible bird diversity of Turkey with a bird watching tour in the Side and Akseki regions. From vibrant bee-eaters to majestic imperial eagles, Turkey’s unique position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia makes it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts. With over 502 documented bird species, including 436 frequently sighted ones, Turkey offers birdwatchers a chance to explore a variety unmatched by most European countries.
Why Choose Turkey for Birdwatching?
Turkey lies on one of the world’s most significant bird migration routes, with millions of birds crossing the Bosphorus, Dardanelles, and other key migration points each year. The Antalya region is especially rewarding during the migration seasons:
- Spring Migration: March to June
- Autumn Migration: Late August to October
Birdwatching Highlights in Turkey:
- Witness flamingos at Lake Tuz and soaring storks in Cappadocia.
- Explore key migration points like Artvin, Hatay, and the Bosphorus.
- Spot rare and endemic species in Side, Akseki, and Antalya.
Join Expert-Led Birdwatching Tours
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a beginner, our guided tours offer the perfect opportunity to explore Turkey’s top birdwatching areas. With knowledgeable guides, you’ll visit prime locations and learn about local species and their habitats. Book your bird watching near me experience today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Turkey’s avian life.
Turkey isn’t just a destination for birdwatching; it’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature.
Price included:
- Pick up from hotels - drop off at hotels (in and around Side only)
- Birdwatching guidance
- Transport service
- Price is per person (minimum 2 people required)
- Birdwatching equipments
- Food - Drinks
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Full-Day Birdwatching Tour from Side, Turkey
Join a full-day birdwatching adventure in the stunning landscapes of Side, Turkey, perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels. This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants, but solo birdwatchers are welcome to join by covering the cost for two.
Special Evening Experience:
Enhance your birdwatching journey with an exclusive opportunity to observe the elusive Fish Owls under lantern light at 21:00 on the same day (available at an additional fee).
Book your birdwatching tour today and explore the fascinating avian diversity of Side and its surroundings!
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Birdwatching Tour from Side, Turkey
Experience the diverse avian life of Turkey on this specially designed birdwatching tour starting from Side. The tour begins at sunrise, taking advantage of the first light of day when many bird species are most active. Depending on the target species of interest, the journey continues throughout the day and wraps up at sunset, offering a full day of exploration and discovery.
Observation points vary widely in altitude, starting at sea level and ascending to heights of 1800 meters, providing a range of habitats, from coastal zones to mountainous landscapes. This diversity ensures an opportunity to observe a broad spectrum of bird species in their natural environments.
Whether you're spotting coastal seabirds or high-altitude raptors, this tour offers a unique and immersive birdwatching experience for enthusiasts of all levels.
How Do We Conduct Our Bird Watching Tour?
If there are specific target species and it is a general bird watching tour, we start by scanning coastal areas according to the season. This process typically takes 3 to 4 hours, depending on the season and circumstances. Afterward, we head toward the mountains.
Our first stop focuses on species found at an altitude of 1200 meters. From there, we ascend to 1500, 1800, and up to 1900 meters, depending on the situation. If an evening observation of the Fish Owl is planned, we wait until darkness falls at a suitable spot in the mountains.
We then proceed on a different route, approximately 25 kilometers away, to search for the Fish Owl using torchlight. On the way back, if time permits, we also try to observe Scops Owls and Tawny Owls.
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Contact us quickly via WhatsApp!Have a question?
Dear Jolene,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
I wanted to clarify that we are located in Side, which is 65 km away from Antalya airport.
Which holiday resort will you be staying at in Antalya?
I also wanted to mention that we do not offer a half-day bird watching tour.
Our bird watching tours are private and require a minimum of 2 people.
It is possible to see the Hoopee in the nature of Antalya at the end of September.
Best regards,
Vigo Tours
Hello, thank you for contacting us. Our guide Mehmet is available on Friday, 28th and Saturday, 29th. Unfortunately, this time of year there are no interesting birds at the shores, and it is very hot, so we suggest skipping that part. Instead, we can start with the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and Krüper's Nuthatch at the mountain (approximately 1000 meters), and continue upwards to see the Olive-tree Warbler, White-throated Robin, Crimson-winged Finch, Finch's Wheatear, and Red-fronted Serin (around 1800 meters). Please let us know if you are targeting any specific bird species in addition to the ones mentioned above. Your hotel is okay for pick up and drop off. Kind regards, Vigo Tours.
Hello, thank you for reaching out to us regarding the bird watching tour. We would be happy to organize this tour for you on the dates you have specified. The tour is divided into half a day on the coast and half a day in the mountainous areas. Bird observation on the coast does not require much off-road walking and can even be done from the vehicle. However, in the mountainous areas, the rough mountain road (approximately 20 km round trip) may cause discomfort for pregnant individuals due to shaking and bouncing of the vehicle. The tour departs from Side at sunrise in the morning, so you would need to stay in a hotel in Side. However, we can offer an additional transfer service from Antalya at a cost of 110€ per vehicle for pick-up and drop-off. Please note that the tour requires a minimum of 2 people. Best regards, Vigo Tours.
Peep Lassmann
(5.0)
This birdwatching tour was at exceptionally high lehel.
Ole Werner Larsen
(5.0)
Det var en fin tur på alle måter mye fantastisk natur og fugl. Er det noen fugler fra turen jeg lurer på kan jeg sende bilde? Ole Werner larsen
Eduardo Joel
(4.8)One day bird photography
I was with my family close to Side now in May and I took one day to photograph the birds in the region with Vigo Tours. It was amazing… Mehmet could show me most of the birds in my interest list always looking for the best chance for me photographing them. I can only recommend the Birdwatching (or photography) guide from Vigo Tours.
Simon Molenaar
(4.5)Great day, super nature and birding.
Only one request, no intensive phone calls while driving (in the late evening through the mountains).
Reply from Vigo Tours: Thank you very much for your review!
Thank you very much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed the bird watching tour with us. Phone calls made by the guide at midnight were made with the Regional Director of Forestry and Nature Conservation due to a moderate problem experienced. The guide said he explained it to you. Best regards, Vigo Tours
Sandra Truran
(5.0)
We understand that the time of year reduces the number of rarer species to be found. With that in mind we still had a very enjoyable trip and our guide Mehmet went out of his way to ensure our day was varied between shore and mountains.
Daniel Fröhle
(5.0)
Es war eine super Tour. Mit vielen neuen Arten. Unser Guide war super nett und hat alles Spaß gemacht
Rick Kleyn
(5.0)
An excellent days birding.
David and Gill Hepburn
(4.8)David and Gill
Mehmet certainly new his birds and more importantly where to find them. Very interesting locations , brilliant scenery and a long list of birds with 5 lifers. Next time to see the Brown Fish Owls,hopefully.
Wiene van de Bunte
(5.0)Bird watching tour from Alanya
First of all, it was great that transport from and to Alanya could be arranged. We're happy that we were able to discuss target species and plan the day accordingly. The guide knows about special occurrences year round (in our case, local dunes where Cream-coloured Courser could be seen during our stay). This way, some unexpected birds can be added to the list. The guide takes the time to find your target species (unfortunately, the birds still need to show up. But we tried our best!) Also, you will get to places which you probably won't go to by yourself. Thanks again for the great day and helping us find some very nice species!
alec empson
(5.0)
everything went on schedule.birdwatching was difficult in places but thats not unusual.key bird Finchs Wheatear located.Pity about the crimson winged finch. excellent day out.THANKYOU.
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