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Wetland in northern Turkey
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Kızılırmak Delta Bird Reserve (Kızılırmak Deltası Kuş Cenneti) is a wetland wildlife reserve in the Central Karadeniz region of Turkey, about 50 km west of Samsun. A rest and feeding stop for many birds migrating over the Black Sea it is a Ramsar site, an internationally important wetland.
Expected to open end-May 2026 but price has not yet been decided. In summer open every day except Mondays. In autumn only open Saturday nights. Open air restaurant closes at dusk, no outside lighting is allowed as it would disturb birds. Kids playground.
You really need a vehicle to get here, though it's within cycling range. Most visitors simply day-trip from Samsun.
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