Doesn't everybody who goes to Istanbul want to see these? Fortunately they're quite easy
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| Laughing Dove at Pierre Loti |
At Uzunhizirli Lake in Gallipoli a Red-crested Pochard provided the "tick" but this Pelican provided the drama
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| Uzunhizirli White Pelican |
Near Eceabat a flock of Starling several thousand strong provided a late snack for a handful of raptors
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| some of c.5000 Starling |
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| Sparrowhawk approach |
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| Spot the Buzzard - one of four |
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| Peregrine a welcome Turkish list addition |
Common Buzzards were a regular feature throughout, and even in the marshes on the Greek border outnumbered Harriers 4:1
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| Winter Raptor #1 |
A Kestrel hunting at Enez on the Greek border and under the shadow of the huge and impressive Samothrace
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| Kestrel at Enez |
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| Enez Lagoon and Samothrace |
Still plenty more good birds and places to feature now I'm back to the cold and snow. Patches, here I come :)
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