Overview
Located in the Sakarya River basin on the historic Silk Road and protected since 1994, Davutoğlan Bird Sanctuary is a wildlife conservation area covering 425 hectares, home to more than 179 bird species that live and breed there. Situated along the bird migration route from the Istanbul and Çanakkale straits, this area serves as a stopover for migratory birds in spring and autumn, providing them with feeding, resting, and sheltering opportunities, as well as breeding grounds for certain species. The area attracts attention with its diverse geological structure and has a visually stunning landscape with layers of yellow, brown, and reddish colors reflecting the characteristics of the sedimentary environment. Wet mud flats, woodlands, steppes, and rocky areas provide opportunities for many species to feed and shelter. The endangered black stork breeds in Davutoğlan Bird Paradise. Black Kite, White-tailed Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Raven, Red-billed Chough, and Lesser Kestrel are seen in this region. Throughout the year, 10 species of birds of prey, 5 species of owls, 35 species of water birds, and 80 species of songbirds can be seen here. In June, 3,000 storks and 150 black storks live in the region, and in winter, 3,000 bean geese.