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Eagle Gorge

Kakheti  >  Georgia

A gorgeous natural monument just North of Dedoplistsqaro.

Added* by Christian Brinkman
Most recent update 22 November 2025

Description

Eagle Gorge is an easily accessible gorge from Dedoplistsqaro. Griffon Vulture, Black Stork and Peregrine Falcon breed on the cliffs and can easily be seen from specific watchpoints along the routes. On warm days, Short-toed Snake Eagle and Booted Eagle make regular appearances. In the forest down in the valley Golden Oriole and Green Warbler can be heard in spring and summer.

The cliff walls are home to Western Rock Nuthatch, Blue Rock Thrush and Crag Martin. Near the parking lot Black-headed Bunting, Ortolan Bunting and Barred Warbler are heard singing or can be seen on migration. In autumn, Demoiselle Crane are sometimes seen migrating past the highest tops. Further along the path there is a breeding facility for wild Common Pheasant , so a true wild bird of this species has to be encountered somewhere else.

Details

Access

Eagle Gorge is located 130 km east of Tblisi near Dedoplistskaro in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Dedoplistskaro is reachable by road from Tbilisi in about 2.5–3 hours. Parking can be done at the Eagle Gorge parking lot. Press P on the map for directions. From the parking it is a short (but straining) walk towards some watchpoints.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Mountain

Conditions

Rocky , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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