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North American bird recorded in Türkiye for the first time
Birdwatchers recorded a prairie-runner for the first time in Türkiye in the Ulualan area of Manavgat, Antalya.
The bird usually lives in North America and Alaska, though some individuals can appear in Europe after losing their way.
Its sighting brings the number of bird species recorded in Türkiye to 506, and the number recorded in Antalya to 361.
A Dutch birdwatcher spotted it first, and local observers photographed and filmed it.
Birdwatchers from across Türkiye are heading to Manavgat to see the rare visitor.
The Manavgat wetland offers birds places to rest and feed during migration, and observers say protecting the wetland’s natural condition matters.
An upland sandpiper was recorded in Türkiye for the first time at Ulualan in Manavgat.
Birdwatchers photographed and filmed it near where the Manavgat River flows into the Mediterranean.
The bird normally lives in North America and Alaska, and some individuals can appear in Europe after losing their way.
The sighting drew birdwatchers from Antalya and other parts of Türkiye to the area.
The species is Türkiye’s 506th recorded bird species and Antalya’s 361st.
- Who
- An upland sandpiper was seen by birdwatchers. A Dutch observer first spotted it.
- What
- The bird was recorded in Türkiye for the first time, using photographs and video.
- When
- It was seen in the morning; the date of the sighting is not stated.
- Where
- Ulualan, in Manavgat, Antalya, near the mouth of the Manavgat River.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The upland sandpiper was seen at Ulualan in Manavgat.
Birdwatchers from Antalya and other parts of Türkiye began travelling to the area to see the bird.
- Türkiye ranking
- 506th recorded bird species
- Antalya ranking
- 361st recorded bird species
- Location
- Ulualan, Manavgat
- Usual range
- North America and Alaska
- First observer
- A Dutch birdwatcher
What people are saying
I was excited to find a rare species like the upland sandpiper here. I came here to photograph it, and I did. I feel happy right now, truly.