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Beshbarmag Bottleneck

Siyezen  >  Azerbaijan

The only known bottleneck of Azerbaijan with natural barriers, as being the Caspian Sea and slopes of Greater Caucasus mountains.

Added* by Zulfu Farajli
Most recent update 12 februar 2020
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Description

In the Beshbarmag Bottleneck, a total of 320+ species of birds have been recorded, of which some being the first record for the country.

You can see Dvergtrappe and Jomfrutrane and it's a fantastic place to see raptors and vultures. Among them are Keiserørn, Storskrikørn, Munkegribb, Steppeørn, Steppehauk and Balkanhauk.

Details

Access

It is located somewhat close to the main Baku-Russia highway.

Terrain and Habitat

Steppe , Sea , Agriculture , Beach , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn , Spring

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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