Description
Batumi Boulevard Park can be surprisingly good for birdwatching. Especially on rainy days during the migration season, many migrants come down. The park, especially its north end, often teems with passerines, which are easy to find and observe. Малая мухоловка can be abundant, and Обыкновенный соловей give very good views. Вертишейка, Обыкновенная горихвостка, Mountain Chiffchaff (Caucasian), Желтобрюхая пеночка, Славка-черноголовка, Садовая славка, Славка-мельничек, Серая славка and Серая мухоловка are often numerous, and occasionally something rare turns up. Check the branches of the pines for sleeping Обыкновенный козодой and Сплюшка.
Going further north, there was a good grassy area near the Ferris wheel, but most of this area is now fenced. This was a really good spot for all sorts of migrants, but still worth checking the areas outside the fence in early morning even if you only have an hour or so. Birds that have been spotted here include Перепел, Обыкновенная горлица, Садовая овсянка, Черноголовая овсянка, Ястребиная славка, Варакушка, Дроздовидная камышевка, Соловьиный сверчок, Краснозобый конёк, Чернолобый сорокопут and Обыкновенный жулан.
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Access
Batumi Boulevard Park is located parallel to Batumi's waterfront and easy accessible. The circular walk of 3 km indicated on the map is just a suggestion. There are many other paths to explore the park and the many patches of woodland dotted around it.


