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Nabran

Northern Azerbaijan  >  Azerbaijan

Unique area near the Russian border in far north-eastern Azerbaijan where the humid subtropical climate allows forest to grow right up to the Caspian Sea.

Ajouté* par Aytan Isayeva
Dernière actualisation 22 avril 2022
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Description

This area encompasses the Caspian Sea coastline north of Baku and the eastern part of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and boasts a great variety of avifauna. The slopes and high-mountain areas around the stunningly set villages of Khinalig and Laza in the Greater Caucasus Mountains are great places to see regionally special and endemic species. The ”Caucasus Big Five”, an exclusive set of species high on the wish list for visiting birdwatchers, can all be seen here: Caucasian Grouse, Caucasian Snowcock, Roselin tacheté, White-winged Redstart and Mountain Chiffchaff (Caucasian). Khinalig and Laza are described in separate entry on Birdingplaces. Meanwhile, further south, along the Caspian coastline, the birding site at Besh Barmag is traversed by a wealth of migratory species each spring and autumn. Among the other birds you can encounter are Cigogne noire, Aigle pomarin, Loriot d'Europe, Pic mar, Gobemouche nain, Pygargue à queue blanche, Balbuzard pêcheur, Hibou moyen-duc, Pic noir and Grimpereau des bois.

Détails

Accès

The forest is mostly protected by the Samur Yalama National Park and in summer this strip of coastline is a hotspot for family vacationers. But before the crowds arrive, there are plenty of birds here in spring to delight ornithologists, although it’s worth bearing in mind that most of them can also be seen in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. When to visit: April-June.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Prairie , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Lac , Ville/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Paysage ouvert , Niveau d'eau élevé probable

Boucle

Oui

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Printemps , Eté

Meilleure période pour une visite

Eté , Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied , Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

Sleeping: The mountain villages of Khinalig and Laza have numerous homestays and guest houses. More luxurious options can be found in Guba and at the Shahdag Mountain Resort. Near the Besh Barmag site Zarat Hotel is a comfortable option, while further north is the upmarket Qalaalti Hotel & Spa. The Nabran coastline hosts a wide variety of seaside hotels and guest houses.

Eating: Meals can be arranged at homestays and guest houses in Khinalig and Laza. There are good restaurants serving local cuisine throughout the Guba and Gusar regions, as well as in Nabran. In Gusar you can try dishes of the Lezgi people (tskan, afar and shakuka for example). European-style cuisine is offered in some city restaurants and larger hotels.

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hutte/observatoire
tour de guet
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point d'intérêt
restaurant/café
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centre d'accueil
Itinéraire
5 km

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