Description
The central part of this area is the Kumisi reservoir where many ducks, grebes and other waterfowl can be found during any time of the year. In spring, many lastovička obyčajná and brehuľa hnedá can be seen hawking over the reedbeds and water. chochlačka bielooká is sometimes seen here in autumn. On the Southwest edge of the reservoir there are some wet pastures where hltavka chochlatá and bocian biely can be seen foraging. skalník žltohrdlý breeds in the abandoned buildings in the immediate surroundings and trsteniarik tamariškový in the reedbeds surrounding the lake.
During winter potáplica stredná and groups of up to 70 čajka orlia winter here. On the Northern shore there have been multiple records of cíbik bielochvostý and there was a record of ľabtuška okrová some years ago in winter.
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Access
Kumisi Lake is located about 22 km south of Tbilisi and can be reached by a 30-minute drive from Tbilisi. Drive either through Krtsanisi or Mtisdziri on the East side of the lake. Though this road is not in very good condition it should be possible with most non 4x4 vehicles. Another option is to drive from Kumisi/Koda, but a 4x4 is needed.

