Kizilirmak Delta and Bird Sanctuary Influenced by Visitors

Samsun Metropolitan Municipality offers services to those who visit the delta with bicycles, electric bicycles, buses, golf vehicles and battery powered vehicles. While the Kızılırmak Delta and the Bird Sanctuary, which are on the UNESCO Natural Heritage Tentative List, are protected 7/24, they are flooded with visitors throughout the year. Over 50 thousand people have visited the delta throughout the year.

Located within the borders of Samsun's 19 Mayıs, Bafra and Alaçam districts, the Kızılırmak Delta Bird Sanctuary, with an area of ​​56 thousand hectares, draws attention as one of Turkey's important biological richness areas. While the Kızılırmak Delta, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List, increases its popularity day by day, the number of visitors also increases. The delta, which was visited by 35 thousand people last year, hosted 50 thousand 227 people this year. The delta, which is 56 thousand hectares in size, fascinates those who see it with its natural lakes, deciduous flooded forests that are completely covered with water in spring, reeds, and its unique view at sunrise and sunset. Samsun Metropolitan Municipality also offers services to those who visit the delta with bicycles, electric bicycles, buses, golf vehicles and battery powered vehicles.

THE MOST INTENSIVE WEEKENDS ARE

The interest in the delta, which also has areas such as a visitor center, image viewing center, exhibition hall and sales aisle where products specific to the region are promoted, is increasing every year. Domestic and foreign tourists also show great interest in the delta, which has a different beauty in summer and winter. Especially on weekends, the density doubles.

HOST 356 SEPARATE SPECIES

The Kızılırmak Delta Bird Sanctuary, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List, is home to 24 out of 15 endangered bird species and 420 of 356 bird species seen in the country with its rich population in terms of nutrients and fauna. 140 thousand water birds live in the delta, where 100 species of birds breed. Since more than 7 million migratory birds are on the route every year, storks that stay here also build their nests.