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28. Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna Gravand
2005: 19.6 6 South Van Marshes (site 1 in Gosney 1993).
29. Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferriginea Rustand
Widespread, with scattered observations of small groups in suitable habits: lakes and river edges,
often in mountain areas.
2005: No count exceeds 10, but present in most wetlands; 19.5 a pair with 5 pulli South Van Gölü.
2006: Most 14.5 1 pair with 2 pulli + 6 adult Akgöl, Göksu Delta - 17.5 20 Sivas – 18.5 9
Erzinzan-Mercan - 21.5 12 Kars- 22.5 8 Bendimahi Marshes, Van Gölü.
2007: Most 14.5 4 Akgöl, Göksu Delta – 17.5 7 Sivas (incl. pair with 3 pulli) – 17.5 4 Silas-
Kizilham Gecedi – 18.5 20 Erzinzan-Altunkent- 19.5 6 Ardahan – 20.5 31 Saz Gölü
4.000-8.000 pairs bred Turkey (Tucker & Heath 1994), making the country by far the most
important breeding site in the region. However, a strong decrease have takes place in especially
Central Anatolia caused by habitat destruction such as overgrazing, increasing salt extraction and
upstream irrigation systems (probably the most important factor). The species seems freely hunted.
Following breeding season (late June), up to 4000+ gathers Ercez Gölü (Grunwell 2005).
30. Mallard Anas plathyrhynchos Gråand
Observed in small numbers.
2005: Most 18.5 10 Kars.
2006: Most 14.5 30 Göksu Delta - 21.5 10 Ardahan – 21.5 35 Kars.
2007: Most 14.5 8 males Akgöl, Göksu Delta – 17.5 4 Sivas-Kizilham Gecedi- 20.5 25 Ardahan –
20.5 30 Kars – 20.5 20 Saz Gölü – 25.5 5 River Euphrates S of Birezik.
31. Gadwall Anas strepera Knarand
2005: 18.5 4 males and 4 females waterhole near Kars. - 19.5 3 Erzek Gölü.
2006: 21.5 4 males + 4 females Kars (same waterhole as in 2005).
2007: 14.5 1 female with 4 pulli Akgöl, Göksu Delta – 20.5 1 male Ardahan – 20.5 10 Kars – 21.5
2 Aydinlar.
32. Common Pintail Anas acuta Spidsand
2006: 17.5 1 female Sivas.
2007: 14.5 2 males + 2 females Akgöl, Göksu Delta.
33. Common Teal Anas crecca Krikand
2005: 17.5 2 (pair) Ardahan.
2006: 17.5 4 males + 3 females Sivas – 21.5 1 male + 1 female Ardahan – 23.5 2 (pair) South Van
Marshes.
2007: 14.5 4 Akgöl, Göksu Delta – 17.5 1 male Sivas – 20.5 2 Ardahan.
34. Garganey Anas querquedula Atlingand
2005: 17.5 4 (2 pairs) Ardahan - 18.5 2 (pair) waterhole at Kars. - 21.5 2 males + 1 female Birezik
at Euphratest.
2006: 14.5 6 Göksu Delta – 17.5 10 Sivas – 21.5 2 males + 1 female Ardahan – 22.5 8 Bendimahi
Marshes, Van Gölü – 23.5 7 South Van Marshes.
2007: 14.5 3 males + 1 female Akgöl, Göksu Delta – 17.5 4 males Sivas – 20.5 2 males Ardahan.
35. Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata Skeand