Graviget Gorge

Syunik > Armenia

Dry gorge just north of the Iranian border and east of Meghri, with scattered vegetation and cliff sides.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 19 February 2020

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Description

There's a variety of dry terrain birds including Menetries's Warbler, Upcher's Warbler, Red-tailed Wheatear, Chukar and Sombre Tit.

Details

Access

Off road parking is available by a quarry. Thereafter, access is by foot along a rough track that climbs.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Bring water and food.

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Chukar
(Alectoris chukar)

2. Rock Bunting
(Emberiza cia)

3. Sombre Tit
(Poecile lugubris)

4. Red-tailed Wheatear
(Oenanthe chrysopygia)

5. Menetries's Warbler
(Curruca mystacea)

Other birds you can see here

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