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Dawn at the Temple of Artemis and Hadrian A Tawny Owl roosts among the ruins Old-growth forest like this has reclaimed the valley A Eurasian Jay, keenly foraging among the fallen stones Walls and fallen masonry are often hidden among the mature forest regrowth These walls have stood for 2000 years, while others have been <br>destabilised by weather and tree roots A Chaffinch, possibly the most commonly heard voice in European forests The dense vegetation which has reclaimed the valley floor is ideal habitat for Nightingales. A Chukar, patrolling the steep, rocky slopes of the upper valley Rüppells Warbler in full voice. Their pleasant chattery songs dominate the dawn chorus Krüppers Nuthatch, a Turkish endemic species heard frequently throughout the ruins A Jay surveys its domain Remains of the ancient gymnasium and baths Great Tit returning to its nest. This recording was made at the <br>begining of the breeding season, and the birds were in full song Overlooking the high city toward Gulluk Mountain. <br>This remote location made the site so ideal to defend against invaders Amazing to imagine the ancestors of this Jay <br>living alongside the inhabitants of the ancient city A Goldcrest, whos song is of such high frequency <br>that you need good ears just to hear it The precipitous mountains that flank the ancient site A Serin - its song is such a delightful, metallic jingle of notes A Wren skulks unobtrusively among the undergrowth. <br> For its size, its song is remarkably loud The amphitheatre at the highest point of the citadel. <br>It commands a spectacular view over the sheer mountains. Looking back down the valley and the rich forest that has reclaimed it.
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