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Beschrijving
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 Kleine Trap, 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: Kleine Trap, Keizerarend, Blauwe Kiekendief, Arendbuizerd, Brilduiker, Flamingo, Roze Pelikaan, Witvleugelleeuwerik and Wulp. In spring and early summer: Zwarte Frankolijn, Kleine Kortteenleeuwerik, Groene Bijeneter, Woestijnplevier, Kaspische Plevier, Terekruiter and Griel.
When to visit: All year there is good birdwatching but try November-February for the flocks of Kleine Trap 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.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Woestijn , Meer , Veen/heide , SteppeOmstandigheden
Droog , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Winter , Lente , ZomerToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , LenteRoute
Verharde weg , Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voet , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
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.