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Abir Naeseh Bilgin

Milleyha: Migratory birds' gateway to Turkey threatened by earthquake debris

Milleyha: Migratory birds' gateway to Turkey threatened by earthquake debris

Milleyha Wetland is not only a shelter and breeding ground for migratory birds, but also has a rich ecosystem with rare plant and animal species. However, the area is under threat due to interventions and rubble dumping after the earthquake.

14 December 2024 Abir Naeseh Bilgin

Ayşegül Arslan

No action taken on electric pole that has 'killed hundreds of storks' in İstanbul

No action taken on electric pole that has 'killed hundreds of storks' in İstanbul

The insulation could be completed within a few hours at a cost of less than 75 dollars, yet the company has not taken action, according to a nature conservation group.

2 September 2024 Ayşegül Arslan

Flamingos begin arriving in Turkey's Lake Tuz to nest 'in larger numbers than last year'

Flamingos begin arriving in Turkey's Lake Tuz to nest 'in larger numbers than last year'

"Last year, we had a high number of flamingos. This year, we have even more," says a professor observing birds in the region.

Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

The bird population in the İzmir Bird Sanctuary is the highest at this time of the year. While some birds spend the whole winter in Turkey, some will set off for Africa at the end of February.

Volunteers in Mersin keep watch near power lines to keep migrating birds from being electrocuted

Volunteers in Mersin keep watch near power lines to keep migrating birds from being electrocuted

Some electrocuted storks were found as birds have started migrating back to Africa.