Balıkdamı Wetland

Listen to a landscape shaped by water and birds.

Balıkdamı is a wetland south of Sivrihisar, associated with the Sakarya basin. Reedbeds, open water and surrounding terrestrial habitats support a varied ecosystem. It is designated a wetland of national importance.

Recorded birds include herons, storks and ducks. Sightings depend on migration, water levels, weather and the time of day; no particular species is guaranteed.

Quiet observation from a distance is rewarding here. Binoculars help visitors watch without approaching birds or nests, while keeping vehicles out of sensitive areas protects the habitat.