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Yeghvard Plains

Kotayk  >  Armenia

Yeghvard Plains is a mosaic of farmland and wild fields, offering great birdwatching with various songbirds and raptors throughout the year.

Added* by Anna Yargina
Most recent update 27 ožujka 2025

Description

Yeghvard Plains is a scenic open landscape north of Yerevan, combining farmland, grasslands, and patches of wild vegetation. This variety of habitats supports a rich diversity of birds, including Velika Ševa, Poljska Ševa, Velika Strnadica, Isabelline Wheatear and raptors like Škanjac, Vjetruša and Sokol Lastavičar. The area’s open vistas, easy access, and abundant birdlife make it a rewarding and peaceful birding destination.

Details

Access

Yeghvard Plains is located just north of Yerevan, near the town of Yeghvard. It’s easily accessible by car via the H2 highway, with space to park along rural roads or field edges. Press P on the map for directions. While public transport to Yeghvard is available from Yerevan (bus 269 or marshrutka 254 from Alabyan/Margaryan stop), reaching the best birding spots requires a short taxi ride or a 40-minute walk from the town. The area is best explored on foot to fully enjoy the birdlife and landscape. Allow at least 2–3 hours for a rewarding visit, though longer stays can reveal even more species and seasonal activity.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Agriculture , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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