Is Bosphorus Raptor Migration happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each spring and autumn, large numbers of raptors migrate along the Bosphorus Strait as birds funnel between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
The fall passage is the most reliable and concentrated, producing days with thousands of birds moving past well-known vantage points in Istanbul.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Büyük Çamlıca Hill (Camlıca Tepesi) Viewing Area |
| Rumeli Feneri / Rumeli Lighthouse Area |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.