Spent a nice two weeks in Dalyan in July. Last year we visited in August and there were some differences.
Dalyn is not a birders destination, it may be a stop off for some but it is a really good place to combine a (family) holiday with some nice birding. I didn't travel more than a few miles from Dalyan, so no extoic reports of the mountain specialities such as Red-fronted Serin, White-throated Robin etc.
Compared with our August trip the main differences were:
White Stork - still present in the village. Sadly two birds perished on overhead wires during our visit. Bu mid August these have gone.
Masked Shrike - the commonest Shrike, followed by Woodchat. Helped by mostly being family parties so mutlipe sightings regularly.
Red-backed Shrike - none seen. In August every garden held at least one. Lesser Grey Shrike also missing.
Rufous Scrub-robin - widespread in small numbers, from the Pomegranite orchards of the delta to the scrub at Eskikoy.
Raptors - far fewer than in August, presumably no movement yet. No Steppe Buzzard (possibly overlooked), single Peregrine, Eleanora's and Sparrowhawk sighhtings. Long-legged Buzzard seen most days, up to 5, presumably a family group. Short-toed eagle daily.
Warblers - thin on the ground, the odd Great Reed, Reed and Cettis seen.
Roller - ever present
White-breasted Kingfisher - easy to hear at Esikoy but only two brief views in about 8 visits.
Greater Flamingo - 8 at Istuzu beach
Herons, daily Purple, Grey, Little Egtret, Squacco in suitable habitat and one Night Heron and one Little Bittern at Eskikoy. Fewer Little Egrets than other visits but still numerous. Single Glossy Ibis at Eskikoy.
Kruper's Nuthatch - still showing in woods at Istuzu but illusive.
Middle Spotted Woodpacker - as above
Birds are not numerous, but those that are present are good, and the place is still beatiful and the people friendly.
