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Shirvan

Central Azerbaijan  >  Azerbaijan

Shirvan is one of Azerbaijan’s top allround nature sites which is best known as the home of the iconic Goitered Gazelle.

Añadido* por Aytan Isayeva
Última actualización 18 abril 2022
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

This huge area (54,000 hectares) is a paradise for birdwatchers as it has recorded over 270 different bird species, many of which this is the most accessible site in Azerbaijan. The reason for such an abundance is its location on the Caspian Sea coast bird migration path and its importance as a breeding, resting and wintering site. The huge flocks of Sisón Común, sometimes numbering more than 25,000 birds, that spend the winter in the lowland steppes like in Shirvan is one of the top attractions for birdwatchers in Azerbaijan! They can also be seen further west inland and are usually present from mid-November to early March.

Target species in winter: Sisón Común, Águila Imperial Oriental, Aguilucho pálido, Busardo Moro, Porrón Osculado, Flamenco Común, Pelícano Común, Calandria Aliblanca and Zarapito Real. In spring and early summer: Francolín Ventrinegro, Terrera marismeña, Abejaruco Persa, Chorlitejo Mongol Grande, Chorlitejo asiático chico, Andarríos del Terek and Alcaraván Común.

When to visit: All year there is good birdwatching but try November-February for the flocks of Sisón Común and April-June for the breeding species. Also a visit in September-October will produce a good range of raptors, passerines and on the lake also ducks and waders.

Detalles

Accesso

The entrance to the national park is located on the southern highway. For this reason, it is possible to go to the park by any bus and shared taxis serving the southern regions. Observers traveling in private or rented cars can take a short break for the birds in the fishing grounds by entering the dirt road along the Shirvan Canal on the right 4-5 km before the entrance to the national park. To enter Shirvan National Park by car, you need to turn right at the State Traffic Police post. There are signs on the curve leading to the National Park, and it is easy to follow these signs.

Terreno y habitat

Desierto , Lago , Brezales , Estepa

Condiciones

Seco , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Primavera , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

En route to Shirvan National Park from Baku is the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, home to over 6,000 prehistoric petroglyphs, as well as nearby mud volcanoes. Also, consider spending longer in Shirvan National Park, which besides its rich fauna is also home to several mud volcanoes, plus local shrines (pirs) and wild Caspian beaches.

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