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Mtirala National Park

Adjara region  >  Georgia

Pristine Caucasian forest with a nice walking trail.

Added* by Christian Brinkman
Most recent update 29 November 2020
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Description

In Mtirala National Park the plant diversity is very high with a lot of Caucasian specialties. Birds are not so numerous but the species that can be seen are interesting, especially woodpeckers (e.g. White-backed Woodpecker). Along the river, Grey Wagtail and White-throated Dipper are numerous. Alongside the White-backed Woodpecker other woodpeckers like Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker and Grey-headed Woodpecker can be found. The streams harbor a special species of salamander, only found in the Caucasus.

Details

Access

Trails can be easily accessed at the Mtirala Park Administration (gps: 41.6799 41.860). Click on the P in the map to get directions. There is a small museum there as well. The suggested walking route on the Birdingplaces-map below is about 9 km. Alternatively you can walk to the waterfall and back to the park administration, most species can be seen along that route.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , River

Conditions

Mountainous , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Take plenty of water and put on your best hiking boots, the paths here can be slippery.

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