Student:	Alptuğ SARI
Supervisor:	Doç.Dr. Şağdan BAŞKAYA
Department:	Orman Mühendisliği
Institution:	Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
University:	Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Title of the Thesis:	Bird Species of Erzurum Marshes
Level:	M.Sc.
Acceptance Date:	28/4/2010
Number of Pages:	86
Registration Number:	i2619

Summary:

This study is comprised of results, which are based on observations from Erzurum

province researching about and carried out between April 2008 – November 2009.

According to the research carried out 239 species of birds from 51 families were

observed.

During the April 13, 2008- November 01, 2009 observation periods, research area

was monitored at least a week in both summer and winter seasons. Hence, identifion of

seasonal movements were carried out for bird species.

As a result of observations, research area is stated as an important for birds with

regard to habitat diversity. Yet, various negative impacts have caused habitat degeneration

reducing bird diversity and threatening wildlife availability in area.

During the studies in Erzurum Marshes, the most important negative factors have

identified such as drainage canals, grazing, Erzurum airport, urbanization, roads, high

voltage lines, poaching, turf and other sources usage, water supply devastation, chemical

applications, unplanned recreational activities, temporal accommodations, beekeeping,

stone pit, stone collecting, frost and hail events.

Key Words: Erzurum, Marshes, Bird species, Habitat, Threats, Turkey