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Adventure · Iğdır, Iğdır

Ararat Plain Wildlife Birdwatching Excursion

  • Distance3–6 km walk around wetland
  • Best seasonMarch–May (spring migration) and September–October (autumn return)
  • Price₺0–600/person (~$0–13); transport ~₺350 taxi return
  • OperatorSelf-guided; access is free. Guided ornithological walks can be arranged via Iğdır İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü: +90 476 227 1175

Activity facts

Where
Aralık Bird Sanctuary, 30 km south
Duration
3–4 hours (dawn start recommended)

Equipment

  • Binoculars (8×42 or 10×42 recommended)
  • Super-telephoto camera lens (500+ mm for bird photography)
  • Rubber boots (wet terrain)
  • Warm jacket (dawn temperatures can be 8–12°C)
  • Water
  • Field guide to Turkey's birds

Location

Aralık Sulak Alanı, Aralık district, Iğdır Province

39.8771, 44.5249 View on map