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Yeghegnadzor

Vayots Dzor  >  Armenia

The centre of Yeghegnadzor around Hotel Arpa has several wooded areas where some interesting species may be found.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 23 February 2020
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Description

If staying in the town, birding after sunset or early morning may find several unfamiliar species like Eurasian Scops Owl, Common Rosefinch and Syrian Woodpecker.

Details

Access

The woods and parks in this part of town are open to public access on foot. One wooded area is adjacent to Hotel Arpa and another, more open, one is about 150 metres north-west from the hotel next to the Cultural Centre and a small amphitheatre. Other urban open spaces may also be rewarding.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

After dark, go in a group with torches to pick out nocturnal birds.

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Map

Top 5 birds

Eurasian Scops Owl
1. Eurasian Scops Owl
(Otus scops)
Syrian Woodpecker
2. Syrian Woodpecker
(Dendrocopos syriacus)
Common Rosefinch
3. Common Rosefinch
(Carpodacus erythrinus)
Golden Oriole
4. Golden Oriole
(Oriolus oriolus)
Black Kite
5. Black Kite
(Milvus migrans)

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