Descrição
Mahmudchala Lake is easily accessible for birders as the main highway heading south to Masalli cuts through the area. Located about 160km south of Baku, this is a worthwhile stop-off en route to the bigger birdwatching sites of Gizil Aghaj National Park and the Talish Mountains further south. From November to April it is a refuge for tens of thousands of wetland birds. Target species in winter: Pato-de-rabo-alçado, Gaivina-de-bico-preto, calhandrinha-das-marismas, Flamingo-comum, Alcatraz-de-cabeça-preta and Petinha-de-garganta-ruiva. In summer: Pardilheira and calhandrinha-das-marismas. The area is most interesting during spring and late autumn/winter.
Detalhes
Acesso
Mahmudchala Lake is located about 45 km from Shirvan National Park, 1 km from the main road to Bilasuvar region. Especially tourists going for a 3-4 day observation in the southern direction want to visit this point after Shirvan National Park. On the way to Astara, to return to the lake from the main road, you need to find the Bilasuvar inscription in the right direction. You can travel 1 km from the lake to the main road in the same way and return to the right in the direction of Astara.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Steppe , Lago , Campina , Zonas húmidas , Cidade/VilaCondições
Pantanoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Outono , InvernoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , OutonoRota
Estrada pavimentadaCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
The lake is located 22 meters below sea level. The total area is 8,000 hectares. The total area of the Mahmudchala wetland system is 23,000 hectares (including Lake Agchala). The climate around the lake is dry subtropical. Summers are dry, very hot, and winters are mild. The temperature in the surrounding areas is 29 + 35 ° С in summer and + 3 + 6,5 ° С in winter. Rainfall falls mainly in spring and autumn. The salinity of the water is 16-18 g / l. The temperature is 22-29 ° С in summer and 4-7,5 ° С in winter.
