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White-tailed Plover Vanellus leucurus (Sumpvibe) probably nested Göksü Delta in 1971 and Sultan Sazligi in 1996. Regarding the recent spread of the species it is a potential future breeder and more regular visitor, preferring similar habitats as Spur-winged Plover. Has been noted displaying at Birezik (Magnin & Yarar 1997). Slander-billed Curlew Numemenius tenuirostris (Tyndnæbbet Spove). On the range of extension, this species formerly was observed in Turkey; Tucker & Heath (1994) refers to 29 records 1900- 1993. With so many scarcely visited wetland areas, especially in the East, migration observations at e.g. the extensive wetlands around Ardahan and west of Mount Ararat (with habitat similar to the parts of Merja Zerga, Morocco preferred by the last regularly observed Slender-billed Curlews) - would not come as a total surprise. The breeding area is extensive quaking peat bog with sedge and horsetail Equisetum and small scattered Salix willows and birches Betula. Pallas´s Gull Larus ichtyatus Stor Sorthovedet Måge Mainly a winter visitor, but sometimes observed onto May (e.g. at Van, May 2004, Göksu early May 2007 (Ortvad et al. 2004, Blomdahl 2007). Up to over 100 have been seen in winter along the south Mediterranean coastline. Pin-tailed Sandgrouse Pterocles alchata Spidshalet Sandhøne Formerly regular at Birezik in late mornings between 8 and 9, coming to drinking places 2-4 km to the north of the town, but habitat destruction caused no recent reports. Have gradually decreased in recent decades at Birezik; formerly >500 Black-bellied and 1000 Pin-tailed Sandgrouses have been observed, now just random observations of small groups (Martins 1989, Green & Moorhouse 1995, O´Reilly 2006). There have been an eastwards range extension of Pin-tailed populations in Turkey since mid 1990, with flock over 1000 noted eastwards to Lake Van; probably a response to changes in water levels after large dam constructions in Syria (Kirwan 2000). Western shoreline of Erzek Gölü has produced flocks in recent years (Schwalbe 2001). Formerly restricted to areas close to the Syrian border (Green & Moorhouse 1994), especially at Ceylanpinar. Spotted Sandgrouse Pterocles senegallus Plettet Sandhøne Observed a few times at Birezik, mainly 1988-2000, accompanying the two commoner species (Speiermann & Sander 1989, Kirwan 2000). Namaqua Dove Oena capensis Namaquadue The first Turkish record was from Birezik 23-24 May 2005 (Birding World June 2005). Eagle Owl Bubo bubo Stor Hornugle Formerly bred at Birezik (Harrop 1994)) and Van Hills, but no reports in recent years. To be looked for - and listen after - in deep gorges in undisturbed areas. Note, that parts of the population breeding in the south may be of the small and pale desert form aesculapus, known as Pharaoh Eagle Owl. Brown Fish Owl Ketuba zeylonensis Brun Fiskeugle A record from late April 1990 near Adana indicates, that the species still may occur in Turkey. The site was along a river (altitude 170 m.) with several small streams in steep escarpment and pine forest. This area is very little visited by birdwatchers (Magnin 1991, Ebels 2002). To be looked for
along rivers in well wooden area; further to the East (India, Sri Lanka) also along well-vegetated streams, rivers and lakes, somtimes in plantations bordering wetlands. Formerly breeding bird in S Turkey. In 19 th century three birds collected near Mersin and one near Aydin (Cramp 1985). The 1990 bird was caught by a fisherman, and eventually released. The fisherman claimed to have shot a similar bird 20 years before. There are earlier unconfirmed observations of large owls in the same area (Ebels 2002). In 2005 discovered Antakya region in Southern Turkey. Tengmalm´s Owl Aegolius funereus Apparently very scarce breeder in Pontic mountains. Perleugle White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopus leucotus lilfordi Hvidrygget Spætte Local breeder, most often observed at Akseki to the west of the treated area. Getting to the site means driving on about 1000 km to and from Adana. Most observers gets the species by "taping" - a tactic we dislike. Other Akseki specialities are rather easy near Adana. To be looked for in fur and mixed forests of the Pontic mountains, especially between Artvin and Arhavi (Green & Moorhouse 1995). Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Gråspætte A small population is found in the Pontic Mountains, mainly in larger altitudes than Green Woodpecker. Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti Ørkenlærke Rare breeder in border areas to Syria. Sometimes observed in the "Ibis Wadi" at Birezik, drinking at the small ponds in the bottom of the wadi, and at Nusaybin. Bar-tailed Desert Lark Ammomanes cincturus Lille Ørkenlærke Vagrant to Turkey.The 3rd record was at Göksu Delta, 21.5 2005; the two previous records are from this area (Birding World 2005:June). Easily overlooked, and could be regular in sandy and stony desert witn low bushes in border areas to Syria. Dunn´s Lark Eremalauda dunni Dunns Lærke This enigmatic species breeds in flat stony semi-desert with low grasses, sometimes near scrub. Porter et al. 1996 mentions possible old records from Turkey of this nomadic species, which otherwise do not reach Turkey closer than Jordan. In March 2007 they were records from near Eilat in Israel and in April 2007 from Cyprus (the sole European report ever!). Temminck´s Horned Lark Eremophila bilopha Temmincks Bjerglærke Breeds in E Syria not very far from the Turkey; regarding the somewhat nomadic appearance in the Middle East, it might uccur irregularly in the southernmost, most arid parts. To be looked for in arid, stony desert with very sparse grassy vegetation and large bare patches of sand. Pied Whearear Oenanthe pleschanka Nonnestenpikker Status in Turkey uncertain; has bred twice in the 1960ies (Cramp et al. 1988), and observed a few times in the eastern part of the country during breeding season, so probably a small population here. Especially to be looked for in the Far East in areas bordering Georgia, Armenia and Iran. Occurs at rocky slopes with sparse vegetation and scattered bushes - a habitat also favoured by Black-eared Wheatear.
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Central and East TURKEY May 2005, 2
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Sivri Kaya: This remote village has
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A vaccination with Havrix (against
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23 May: Morning South Van Marshes.
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(Note, that not every observation o
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13. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycti
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22. Bald Ibis Geronicus eremita Ere
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2006: 21.5 6 Ardahan - 21.5 2 males
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Some hundreds pairs breeds in Turke
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2005: Observed almost daily through
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weaker defined and concentrated to
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63. Northern Goshawk Accipiter gent
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72. Caucasian Black Grouse Tetrao m
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2007: 25.5 2 Ibis Wadi, Birezik. Fo
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2007: 21.5 3 Bulanik In Turkey, ver
Page 31 and 32: 2007: 14.5 20 Akgöl, Göksu Delta
Page 33 and 34: 113. Ruff Philomachus pugnax Brusha
Page 35 and 36: The Turkish population at least 250
Page 37 and 38: 134. Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus R
Page 39 and 40: 2007: 24.5 and 25.5 2 Café Gülhan
Page 41 and 42: to the south, since left (as noted
Page 43 and 44: 2007: 15.5 2 Demirzili - 15.5 1 Kam
Page 45 and 46: all pale, but in some with faint da
Page 47 and 48: Borcka-Artvin - 20.5 10 Artvin - 20
Page 49 and 50: 2005: 17.5 2 males Ardahan - 20.5 9
Page 51 and 52: 2005: 16.5 1 Ovitdagi Gecedi at 280
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Page 55 and 56: slope, used for grazing by the loca
Page 57 and 58: 2007: 21.5 2 Sim Er Hotel, Dogubaya
Page 59 and 60: 223. Cetti´s Warbler Cettia cetti
Page 61 and 62: warblers and long bill with pale lo
Page 63 and 64: Found in dense willow scrubs and mi
Page 65 and 66: 2005: 16.5 2 Gelinkaya - 19.5 1 Ish
Page 67 and 68: 256. Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius mino
Page 69 and 70: 2006: Most 17.5 30 Kayseri-Sarkisla
Page 71 and 72: Certain birds showed characters of
Page 73 and 74: Probably in lower altitudes outside
Page 75 and 76: 287. Common Rosefinch Carpodacus er
Page 77 and 78: 2006: 21.5 1 Bendimahi, Van Gölü.
Page 79 and 80: than most males; this could be a re
Page 81: Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo
Page 85 and 86: early May (C. Leth in litt.). Found
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