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Vardakar Reservoir

Shirak  >  Armenia

Vardakar (Horom) Reservoir is a quiet birding spot in Shirak, attracting waterbirds, waders, and raptors in a scenic highland setting.

Aggiunto* da Anna Yargina
Ultimo aggiornamento 19 giugno 2025

Descrizione

Vardakar (Horom) Reservoir lies in the open highlands of Shirak, surrounded by grasslands and low hills. The mix of open water, muddy shores, and steppe habitats attracts a variety of birds, including Casarca, Pellicano comune, Fringuello alpino and various gulls and terns. Raptors like Albanella minore and Poiana codabianca can also be seen hunting nearby. The peaceful setting, lack of disturbance, and wide views make it a rewarding spot for birders seeking waterbirds and steppe species in a quiet, scenic landscape.

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Accesso

Vardakar Reservoir is located in Shirak Province, near the village of Vardakar.

You can get there by a local minibus from Gyumri bus station. Buses from Gyumri to Artik run approximately every half an hour. The ticket costs 300 AMD (2025). Ask the driver to drop you off at jrambarr.

It also can be reached by car or taxi from Gyumri. The road takes about 25 minutes.

You can park near the reservoir and explore the area on foot along the shoreline and surrounding fields. A visit typically takes 1–4 hours, depending on bird activity and walking routes.

Terreno e habitat

Lago , Zona umida , Steppa , Alberi e cespugli sparsi

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Autunno , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione autunnale , Migrazione primaverile

Percorso

Strada sterrata , Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

Sometimes the reservoir guard may say that photography is not allowed or ask you to leave, but it’s usually possible to reach an agreement with him (he likely doesn’t speak or understand English). He usually arrives around 9–10 AM, so it's recommened to visit the place earlier.

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