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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.

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Meest recente update 22 april 2022
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Beschrijving

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: Kaukasisch Korhoen, Kaukasisch Berghoen, Grote Roodmus, Witkruinroodstaart and Kaukasische Bergtjiftjaf. 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 Zwarte Ooievaar, Schreeuwarend, Wielewaal, Middelste Bonte Specht, Kleine Vliegenvanger, Zeearend, Visarend, Ransuil, Zwarte Specht and Taigaboomkruiper.

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Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Grasland/weide , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Meer , Stad/dorp , Landbouw

Omstandigheden

Open landschap , Hoog water mogelijk

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Zomer , Lente

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Auto

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

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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