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Kochebi Lake

Kacheti, Kachetien  >  Georgia

Mlashe Tba (Salty sea), also called Kochebi Lake is a shallow lake located near Dedoplitzskaro and is a good place for watching water birds and waders.

Added* by Andreas Richter
Most recent update 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2025

Description

Kochebi Lake is a remnant of the Caspian Sea located on 800 meters above sea level. It is a shallow lake of brackish water, surrounded by meadows, fields and a small forest. More than 150 bird species have been observed in the area. Birds you can observe include Καστανόπαπια, Καλαμοκανάς, Ποταμοσφυριχτής, Ακτίτης, Δασότρυγγας, Λασπότρυγγας, Μαχητής, Μαυροβουτηχτάρι, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Μελισσοφάγος, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Χαλκοκουρούνα, Αετομάχος, (Κοινή) Γαλιάντρα, Αμπελουργός, Τσιφτάς, Πετροσπουργίτης, Αετογερακίνα, Καλαμόκιρκος, Χειμωνόκιρκος and Λιβαδόκιρκος.

Details

Access

Kochebi Lake is located about 4 km east of Dedoplitzskaro and is best accessed by car or bicycle. There is an unpaved road in the west and north of the lake. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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