Kite types
Rare red kite bird spotted in Turkey
A red kite, a medium-sized bird of prey that is rare in Turkish, was spotted in Istanbul.
The bird from the accipitridae family, also known as the hawk or vulture family, was sighted by a birdwatcher near a solid waste disposal site in the Sile district.
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Turkey’s only Kite Museum regales visitors
Turkey's first and only Kite Museum operating in Istanbul since 2005 narrates to visitors the 2,500-years of wonderful history and journey of the kite.
Speaking to the state-run Anadolu Agency on the eve of the International Museum Day, Mehmet Naci Aköz, the founder of the museum, said he had established the Kite Museum with his collection in the Üsküdar district in Istanbul.
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Kites no longer flying over Turkey’s Adana due to power outage risks
Kites that would normally dot the skies of the southern province of Adana with the arrival of spring will not be flying any more, after a decision made by the Adana Governor's Office.
Those under the age of 20 and over 65, who could not go out due to the COVID-19 measures taken, had started flying kites from the roofs of their homes.
Colorful kites decorate skies in İzmir
Colorful kites decorate skies in İzmir
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