Birdwatching in Georgia

Day 3,656, 03:50 • Published in Poland Georgia • by 1lifestealer1


From the previous articles you already have information about beautiful and rich nature of Georgia. Now I want to talk about birdwatching, which is interesting and everyone's favorite subject.The nature of Georgia is varied, which is due to its location.The wildlife in Georgia is fairly diverse considering its size, but the small country moves from alpine mountains to the sub-tropical Black Sea coast giving numerous geological and meteorological variations. The lakes and rivers are full of trout while the Black Sea has many more species.There are more than 100 species of mammals, more than 330 birds, 48 reptiles, 11 amphibians, 160 fish and thousands of invertebrates.

As for BIRDWATCHING, there are two main local area to watch the birds. First is Kolkheti National Park and second is located in Adjara.


Kolkheti National Park
Kolkheti National Park is a national park located in the historical region of Colchis in western Georgia. It lies on a coastal plain on the Black Sea, between the mouths of the Tikori and Supsa and spanning the districts of Zugdidi, Khobi, Lanchkhuti, Senaki and Abasha. The park was established during 1998 and 1999 as part of Georgia’s Integrated Coastal Management Project, which was backed financially by the World Bank (W😎 and the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). Kolkheti National Park covers an area of 28,940 hectares, incorporating the land of the former 500-hectare Kolkheti State Nature Reserve, which had been established in 1947, and its surrounding wetlands, including the lake Paliastomi.


There are 194 species of birds living in the Kolkheti National Park and now I'm going to talk to you and introduce some of them.

Pelecanus


Sporadically spread in south-eastern Europe, in the former, middle and central Asia. They are large size birds. Their body length reaches 130-180 cm. They have a long, purple ball, wide wings, short end. The overall color of the body is white. Well, but because of the pneumatic bones and the development of subcutaneous air parks can not be eaten. They are colonized along the edges, lakes and rivers. Eat fish. They place 1-4 white eggs. There are 6 species in the family (Latin Pelecanus). In Georgia, there is a pink roar.

Colchian pheasant


The mass of the hull reaches 1600 g, They have well-developed legs, short-rounded wings, long lasting. The hero has a gala dose and is very beautiful with sharp colors. Located in floodplain forests, vegetation along the coastal plains of the lush vegetation up to 850 m above sea level. The nest is made of dried leaves and grass in a small deep land. Sets 8-12, sometimes 18 eggs. Only the mother is sitting in the nest. Bad flight. Run away from danger. It is mainly fed by vegetation, more weeds, fruits, vegetative parts, and insects.

White shirt goat


The weight reaches up to 6 kg, the length of 60-100 cm is mainly eaten on the ground or in the waterfowl by the plant's leaf, sprouting, bulbs, seeds, mollusks, small sizes and etc.They live on the ground or in the cracks of the rock.Put 5-6 eggs.

Falco subbuteo


It is a small slim falcon.This falcon is 29–36 cm in length with a wingspan of 74–84 and a weight of 175–285 g.Hobbies nest in old nests of crows and other birds. The tree selected is most often one in a hedge or on the extreme edge of a spinney, whence the bird can observe intruders from a considerable distance. It lays 2–4 eggs. Incubation is said to take 28 days and both parents share in this duty, though the female does the greater part.

Irao


The length of the body is 135-150 cm. It occurs in summer and seasonal overflow. It is fed with insects and small size birds.

bekhobis eagle


The eagle's eagle starts multiplying at about 4 years of age. Puts 2 eggs. One is always hauled before the other. For the first time, the strong maneuvers eat more than the second. and finally one of them dies.The main source of food is small mammals (rabbits, mice, squirrels) and also reptiles, some poisonous snakes and birds (rarely with lamb).


Adjara
Every year, millions of birds fly through Adjara to find a way out. This migration in the region changes many things.From the second half of August to mid-October, in the sky of Adjara, 10 million miles of immigration corridor, over a million birds fly to warm countries.Among the 35 species of birds there are many rare predators.

Now let's look at some of them

red cot shovel


Located in open areas - fields, fields, cultural landscapes, gardens, parks and forests. The nest is done on the bush, in the wooden fountain, on the ground. puts 3 - 5 eggs. eats inserts and small mouse.

Caucasian owl


It is a large size bird. His body is covered with brown, gray or reddish-colored feathers.The mother is slightly bigger than father, her eyes are black.The nest is on the tree or the hug. Saves 2-4 eggs.Feeds are mainly small in dense, but can catch squirrels, hamsters and rabbits as well as small birds

opopi


Small-size birds with long and narrow clusters and rusty coats.Their most favorite place is open and bright areas with small bushes and trees. feeds with insects.

Grouse


The nest is on the ground, the mother saves 4-147 eggs, the incubation lasts 19-25 days. Fed with vegetable foods - buds, sprouting, berries, fruits. It is a valuable hunting bird.

Psav - a white horse eagle


This huge bird is found in small quantities in Georgia.This species is different from others because they eats water animals, especially fish.

Hawk


Vertically extends up to 2500 m.The nest is on a high tree. puts 3 - 4 eggs. the incubation lasts 35 days.Powered by birds.

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