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Yolyn Am Canyon

South Gobi  >  Mongolia

Canyon within the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia in the Gobi Desert. Great for observing Bearded Vulture and other birds of prey.

Añadido* por Ueli Huber
Última actualización 20 junio 2025

Descripción

Yolyn Am is named after the Bearded Vulture, which is called Yol in Mongolian. Bearded Vultures are easily seen in the Yolyn Am Canyon, as are many other species. It is a dry and rocky area that is part of the Gobi Desert. First you go through an open high valley (2400m above sea level) and then to the rocky canyon. Other species that you can observe include: Upland Buzzard, Isabelline Wheatear, Wallcreeper, Eurasian Black Vulture, Steppe Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, White-winged Snowfinch, Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch and Golden Eagle.

Detalles

Accesso

Yolyn Am is located in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia, within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, 60 kilometers southwest of Dalanzadgad, the capital of Ömnögovi Province. Drive up to the entrance of the national park at 2400m, then take an easy hike through an open valley gently descending to the canyon. Many birds already in the upper area.

Terreno y habitat

Cañón/acantilado , Pradera , Valle , Río

Condiciones

Rocoso , Montañoso , Paisaje abierto , Sin sombra

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Verano , Otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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