Descripción
Dilijan City Park is situated between deciduous forest and the artificial riverbed of the Agstev river. Inside the park conifers, deciduous trees, bushes and lawns alternate. There is also a small pond inside the park.
You can find forest species like Mirlo Común, Chochín Común, Agateador Euroasiático, tits and woodpeckers all year round. Conifere trees are a good place for wintering Reyezuelo Sencillo. Non-freezing river attracts Mirlo-acuático Europeo in winter and Martín Pescador Común, Lavandera Cascadeña and Cetia Ruiseñor in summer.
In spring and summer flycatchers nest here, like Papamoscas Semiacollarado or Papamoscas Papirrojo. During spring and autumn migration you can observe flocks of Garza Real and encounter uncommon species like Zampullín Común, Garcilla Bueyera and even Flamenco Común.
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Accesso
Dilijan city park is close to Dilijan bus station where you can get by bus or shuttle from Yerevan. Public free parking is situated along Emma Tsturyan street. Press P on the map for directions to a parking. The park is not very big, so it's best to explore it by foot. You can also rent a bike at the Tourist Information Center near the park pond. Whole circular route with thorough birding takes about 1-2 hours.
