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The Araz River and Reservoir

Nakhchivan  >  Azerbaijan

This area south of Nakhchivan city is the only wetland site for birdwatching here but it is partly inaccessible due to being a border zone with Iran.

Adicionado* por Aytan Isayeva
Ultima atualização 21 abril 2022
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Descrição

The Araz river and reservoir is an important area for thousands of wetland birds in winter. For example geese, Pato-ferrugíneo, Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas and gulls. In December 2018 more than 7,000 Ganso-pequeno-de-testa-branca were counted on the Iranian side of the lake, the world’s highest count of this rare species for many decades! Other birds you can see in the area are Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas, Gaivota da Arménia and Frisada.

Detalhes

Acesso

When to visit: Late spring and early summer is the time to come for most target species. Late autumn and winter is the time for wintering birds along the Araz river and reservoir. Go with a guide: Please note that it is currently not really possible to do a birdwatching trip independently in Nakhchivan, because many of the best sites are in border areas.

Terreno e Habitat

Rio , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina

Condições

Paisagem aberta , Possível na maré cheia

Caminho circular

Não

é útil um telescópio?

Pode ser útil

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Primavera , Migração de outono , Migração da primavera

Rota

Estrada pavimentada

Caminho dificil

Caminhada média

Acessível por

Carro , Pé

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

Informação extra

Nakhchivan is a fascinating region steeped in history, culture and natural splendour. Sights not to miss include the 12th-century Mausoleum of Momine Khatun, Nakhchivan Khan’s Palace, the mountain setting of Batabat Lake and mysterious Mt Ilandag. Make sure you also hike up the over 1,500 steps to Alinja Castle, ‘Azerbaijan’s Machu Picchu’, and visit the Duzdag salt cave sanatorium. Fascinatingly, local legend says that Noah settled here after the Great Flood and his tomb is located in Nakhchivan city. The region is also renowned for its hospitable locals.

Sleeping: Nakhchivan city is the best base for birdwatchers as it has several good hotels (including Tabriz, Hotel Grand, Duzdag and Saat Meydani) and all sites are easily accessible from here.

Eating: Nakhchivan’s continental climate results in a slightly different cuisine to mainland Azerbaijan. Be sure to try local specialties like arzuman kufta and the honey-drizzled Ordubad omelette. Restaurants serving local cuisine are widespread in towns and cities. In Nakhchivan city you’ll find international food and drink options.

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