Séjour ornithologique dans le sud-ouest de la Turquie en août 2009

South-Western Turkey makes an excellent destination for birdwatchers, even if it is certainly less famous than South-east. There are several holiday resorts on the coast, such as Bodrum, Dalyan, Patara, Olu Deniz or Foça, which offer enjoyable birdwatching within walking distance of the hotels.
Species such as Black-headed and Cretzschmar’s Buntings, Olivaceous and Rüppell’s Warblers, Masked Shrike, Roller, Sombre Tit, Rock Nuthatch, Red-footed Falcon and Short-toed Eagle are quite easy to find.
Surrounding wetlands (Gediz Delta, Bafa Gölü…) and pine-covered nearby mountains allow birdwatchers to watch White-breasted Kingfisher, Dalmatian Pelican, Ruddy Shelduck, Spur-winged Plover, Kruper’s Nuthatch …
Aymeric Le Calvez stayed in Foça from the 4th to the 9th of August 2009, and he sent us his report.