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Description
Vachiani Lake is one of dozens of lakes on the Javakheti Plateau, but is significant for birdwatching because many species can be seen here at short range. Ροδοπελεκάνος and Αργυροπελεκάνος forage here regularly in small numbers. Above the water Αργυρογλάρονο and Μουστακογλάρονο forage together.
During spring many migrant waders like Μαχητής, (Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα and Λασπότρυγγας, pipits and wagtails (Κοκκινοκελάδα, Κιτροσουσουράδα , Black-headed wagtail and Grey-headed Wagtail (thunbergi)) can be seen on the West side of the lake (1 on the map). If you're lucky you can see Βαλτότρυγγας or Ερυθρόλαιμος Φαλαρόποδας here. Κοκκινοβουτηχτάρι breed close to shore (2 on the map).
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Access
Vachiani Lake is located at the edge of the village of Vachiani. When driving from Akhalkalaki towards Sulda/Turkish border turn left (East) into the town of Vachiani at the moment the speed limit is stated as 30 km. Drive on this road for about 500m and turn right after you passed a school. You can park there and walk the short distance towards the South to Vachiani lake.