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Old Halidzor Ruins

Սյունիքի մարզ, Syunik region  >  Armenia

The ruins of Old Halidzor village are located on the steep slope of the river Vorotan's canyon.

Added* by Alexey Voloboy
Most recent update 27 martie 2025

Description

Old gardens and sparce trees on Vorotan's canyon side. They are home for Ciocănitoare de grădini, Gaiță and various tits. Near water springs and old wells you can find different finches (Cinteză, Scatiu, Botgros, Cânepar) and warblers such as Silvie cu cap negru, Lăcar mic and Pitulice mică.

As this place is the side of canyon, you can encounter birds of prey and scavengers such as Șorecar mare, Acvilă mică, Acvilă țipătoare mică, Zăgan, Hoitar and also swifts.

Details

Access

This area is located at the outskirts of Halidzor village. You can get there by car or by taxi from the closest town Goris. You should go through Halidzor village towards Tatev, and stop near Dzorak guesthouse. Then go by foot downslope along the unpaved road. Total descent from Tatev higway and Dzorak guesthouse to the river is about 500 m. So you should count your power to rise back up.

It takes 1-2 hours to have a good birding trip (it is not necessary to go all the way down to the riverbed).

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain , Valley , River

Conditions

Mountainous , Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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