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birding in the Caucasus region
- Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and the Manych area, southern Russia
In the minds of most Western birders the Caucasus and its birds have played a somewhat marginal role, both geographically and in terms of sought-after species. In a majority of trip reports and other forums, bird watching in the region seems to be synonymous with the high-altitude specialities for which the mountain range is known – Caucasian Black Grouse, Caspian Snowcock, Güldenstädts Redstart and Greater Rosefinch to name the more illustrous of them – in the birding community. The site mentioned in connection with these species is most often Kazbegi in Georgia.
Thus, this section of the web site seeks to widen the field-of-view of visitors for the benefit of other, equally amazing birding grounds in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Manych region in southernmost Russia.
Azerbaijan Armenia Georgia Manych, southern Russia
Eastern Rock Nutnatch and Pied Wheatear, attractive species on the dry slopes of the Caucasian foothills. Photos by Kai Gauger