johannesjansen
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There are only three places in the world where you can see over a million raptors migrating during a single season. One of these is Batumi, Georgia: a new birding hotspot with much left to discover.
Every autumn, a massive southbound flight of up to 34 species of raptors is observed along the Black Sea coast. On peak days, counts reach over 100,000 raptors. And there is more: the nearby Chorokhi delta teems with waders, crakes and terns, while bushes along the coast bring a diversity of eastern passerines. Our motto is easy birding: all birding sites are conveniently located within 30km from the accommodation, so you can devote your time to birding and enjoying your holiday rather than spending hours in the car.
The Batumi Birding Week in a nutshell:
8 days of top birding
Excursions in small groups
Highly experienced BRC birding guides
Raptor identification workshop on the raptor watch station
An exciting evening program: identification of some WP rarities such as Crested Honey Buzzard, bonfire night, last evening’s dinner on the beach
A range of nice accommodation options, from local guesthouses to luxury hotels
Find out more here: http://www.batumiraptorcount.org/visit/batumi-birding-week
Any profit from this week directly benefits the local community and the conservation of this crucial bottleneck for raptor migration.
Every autumn, a massive southbound flight of up to 34 species of raptors is observed along the Black Sea coast. On peak days, counts reach over 100,000 raptors. And there is more: the nearby Chorokhi delta teems with waders, crakes and terns, while bushes along the coast bring a diversity of eastern passerines. Our motto is easy birding: all birding sites are conveniently located within 30km from the accommodation, so you can devote your time to birding and enjoying your holiday rather than spending hours in the car.
The Batumi Birding Week in a nutshell:
8 days of top birding
Excursions in small groups
Highly experienced BRC birding guides
Raptor identification workshop on the raptor watch station
An exciting evening program: identification of some WP rarities such as Crested Honey Buzzard, bonfire night, last evening’s dinner on the beach
A range of nice accommodation options, from local guesthouses to luxury hotels
Find out more here: http://www.batumiraptorcount.org/visit/batumi-birding-week
Any profit from this week directly benefits the local community and the conservation of this crucial bottleneck for raptor migration.