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Vachiani Lake is one of dozens of lakes on the Javakheti Plateau, but is significant for birdwatching because many species can be seen here at short range. vit pelikan and krushuvad pelikan forage here regularly in small numbers. Above the water vitvingad tärna and skäggtärna forage together.
During spring many migrant waders like brushane, småsnäppa and grönbena, pipits and wagtails (rödstrupig piplärka, citronärla , Black-headed wagtail and Grey-headed Wagtail (thunbergi)) can be seen on the West side of the lake (1 on the map). If you're lucky you can see dammsnäppa or smalnäbbad simsnäppa here. gråhakedopping breed close to shore (2 on the map).
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Vachiani Lake is located at the edge of the village of Vachiani. When driving from Akhalkalaki towards Sulda/Turkish border turn left (East) into the town of Vachiani at the moment the speed limit is stated as 30 km. Drive on this road for about 500m and turn right after you passed a school. You can park there and walk the short distance towards the South to Vachiani lake.
