Dilijan National Park covers an area of 240 square kilometres and has tracts of forest, mineral water springs and a rich biodiversity. It’s covered in a network of hiking trails and there are several important national monuments contained within the park, including the Haghartsin Monastery. Find Out More
Lake Sevan is an important wetland for migratory passerines and waterfowl. There is a resident pair of goshawks, while migratory Levant sparrowhawks and demoiselle cranes use the site as a stopover on migration. 'Gull Island' in the north of the lake is an excellent location for Armenian gulls. Find Out More
Capital and largest city of Armenia, Yerevan dates back to the 8th century and its strategic position between the east and west has meant occupation by several different ruling powers. The spectacular Mount Ararat dominates the skyline, and the city is the country’s artistic and cultural hub. Find Out More
A landlocked country in the southern Caucasus between the Black Sea and the Caspian, Armenia achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The country’s beautiful landscapes, proud traditions and culture, and delightful capital, Yerevan, make it an interesting and rewarding place to visit.
This tour combines Armenia’s remarkable diversity of landscape and habitat, a taste of its unique culture, and an opportunity to see demoiselle cranes on their autumn passage. We also aim to see a wide variety of other birds in this Transcaucasus country, including migrant raptors and passerines. Find out more about Z) Cranes, Raptors & Culture
Armenia is an exciting destination for migratory birds and has some of the best birding sites in the Western Palearctic, and late summer/early autumn is the best time.
