In North Cyprus, 373 types of endemic, local and migratory bird species have been determined. Cyprus, which is on the North-South migration route, is known for this characteristic as it allows the opportunity to observe many number of birds. In addition, the internationally important salt lakes in Larnaca and Agrotur (Akrotiri) are also an important factor in why so many birds are seen on the island.
Birds the winged beauties of nature, not only attract the attention of scientists but also birdwatchers with their mysterious characteristics that spark emotion and their eye catching colors and shapes.
Tourists who are interested in bird watching, which is a worldwide popular hobby and branch of ecotourism, visit these places that provide this opportunity.
Cyprus, the third largest island of the Mediterranean, is a location of attention for bird watching as the island is located on the bird migration route between Asia and Africa. Because Cyprus is the visiting point of many different bird species, it is the only European country listed in the World`s Important bird area`s list.

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The ecology of orhids is a complex topic as the flowers themselves. Orchids have a large habitat diversity and can be found almost anywhere in the world, especially in tropical and warm temperate regions. Many orchids live on other plants, on decayed material or independent as usual plants.
Nearly all orchids are pollinated by insects notably bees and wasps, but also butterflies ants, flies and others. Moreover, almost every orchid species is pollinated by just one or two kinds of insects.
Even though there are plentiful, many of them may go extinct if its pollinator insect dies out.

32 CONFİRMED SPECIES
Because of their rarity and beauty, orchids hold a special fascination for all naturalists. In North Cyprus, the orchid flora consists of 32 confirmed species, subspecies and varieties and a further three or five which presence needs verifying.
Some species will be familiar to botanists from north-western Europe, such as pyramidal orchid and autumn lady’s tresses, but there are also more exotic species including violet limodore, tongue-flowered serapes, naked man orchid and more.
No doubt more observant botanists will find these and other orchid species more frequently but we think it is true to say that they are localized and hence always a delight when stumbled upon.

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Mediterranean climate has played a major part in the formation of Cyprus nature. There are approximately 1900 types of plants with flowers including 150 different Gramineae our. 30 of the known orchid types in the world are just available in Cyprus. There are 19 types of plants growing in Cyprus and cannot be found any where else in the world.
Northern Cyprus, because of its geographical location, is the home of birds between Africa and Eastern Europe for accommodation and nesting. Seven out of 350 types of birds in the island are endemic. there are also 26 kind of reptiles and amphibians.
There are 20000 different kinds of orchids in the world and 45 of them are available in Cyprus, out of which 30 of them in Northern Cyprus. Ophrys is unique to Cyprus.
Orchids are highly protected in Cyprus, and it is forbidden by law to cut, uproot or damage them.
The environment that we inherited and the next generation will inherit from us worth more awareness and love . There is a mysterious sense at the world ’Orchid. (it has to be known to love)
From this point on , we prepared the inventory of the orchids of our beautiful island , Cyprus.
Our duties include the possession of orchids in a way to protect them by publicizing them. Perhaps it will be suitable to begin our words saying: What is orchid ? And is wild orchid present in the environment we live in?’
The term orchid anticipates an expensive plant with pleasant odour and eye-catching colours.
It is generally presented to woman.
But beyond its prevalent image and begin man’s favourite for centuries, orchids, as mysterious individuals of the nature, are not far from us.
Perhaps we met most of them during a picnic, or during a walk we had with friends in the country, but we did not noticed them perhaps because we were not interested in them.
The family orchidaceous, thought to have originated from the liliaceous family, is one of the largest and most evolved plant families in the entire plant kingdom. Orchids comprise the most diverse family of plants, with over 25000 described species in 400 to 800 general worldwide.
The Amazon is among the world’s richest sources of native orchids, from where thousands of species are described and many more undoubtedly remain to be discovered.
Orchids are differ from other flowering plants because they have ;Their stamens and pistils (male and female parts) fused together in one structure known as a column three petals and three petal-like sepals usually has one different petal that forms a lip or labellum’s making the flower laterally symmetrical the pollen is usually bound together in a few large masses known as pollinate, their flowers twist around during development known as recuperation.

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Orchids hold a special fascination for all naturalists because of their rarity and beauty. In Northern Cyprus, the orchids flora consists of 32 confirmed species, subspecies and varieties.

When first raindrops begin to kiss the rich soil of Cyprus, many hidden seeds come alive. In early hours of the morning, can you not only feel the scent of soil but along with the mountain breeze, you will realize once again that you are in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Nature re-awakes in November and enviroment is covered with green color and beautiful flowers with the beginning of rain seasons. Blooming of cyclamens, narcisses, hyacinths, irises and wild orchids enriches the scenery further.
April and may are the best months to enjoy the gold colored bright sun. Mimosas, mallows, jasmines and finally the roses blossom in the summer time and adorn the nature.
A different life awaits you along with Cyprus unmatched nature and flora, island becomes much more interesting different areas having different characteristics. You may see the goats in parts of Kyrenia near by the mountains. You can even choose one of them as a fellow traveller.

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Cyprus is the only place in the entire world where the Medosh Tulip (Tulipa Cypria),also known as Tulip of Yorgoz grows. It exhibits a marvellous combination of colours, dark carmine or crimson red petals with bright black inside and a yellowish layer outside.
Medosh Tulip with its charming appearance in the spring caused a rush of uprooting and picking, this consequently led to an extinction and Tulipa Cypria was taken under protection in Northern Cyprus with laws and regulations. In order to publicize the importance of Medosh Tulip and its protection issues ,a festival is being organised .The festival taking place in April is organised and performed by the Environmental Research and Education Centre of European University, the Green Peace Movement, villagers of Tepebasi and some more volunteers
Tulipa Cypria which mainly adorns the Tepebasi, Korucam,Gecitkoy ,and Camlibel fields in late spring and early summer times can be used as a symbol of environmental sensitivity in Northern Cyprus. Picking the flowers and uprooting the bulbs of Medosh Tulip is strictly prohibited by law and the ones breaking this law will face serious penalties of fine payments.

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