Mihrabat Nature Park japonicum"), green olive tree ("Phillyrea latifolia"), dog-rose ("Rosa canina") and common medlar ("Mespilus germanica"). European ivy ("Hedera helix") is found in the nature as creeper plant. On the hillsides, flowering plants such as stonecrops ("Sedum hispanicum") and ("Sedum spurium"), oleander ("Nerium oleander"), rosemary ("Rosmarinus officinalis") and nandina ("Nandina domestica ")). Observed bird species in the nature park are sparrow, dunnock, common raven, woodpecker and European goldfinch. Other animals found in the park are hare, squirrel, tortoise, lixard. Mihrabat Nature Park Mihrabat Nature Park () is a nature park located on the Asian part in Beykoz district of Istanbul Province, Turkey.
Bird reserve Bird reserve A bird reserve (also called ornithological reserve) is a wildlife refuge designed to protect bird species. Like other wildlife refuges, the main goal of a reserve is to prevent species from becoming endangered or extinct. Typically, bird species in a reserve are protected from hunting and habitat destruction. Because of the protection they provide from such threats, bird reserves also serve as excellent locations for bird watching. Normally, wildlife refuges are under the care of non-profit organizations and governmental institutions. A bird reserve is an area where steps have been taken to preserve a habitation that is vital