Wildlife Holidays in Georgia
Tell me about Georgia …
The Republic of Georgia is a sovereign state situated in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the junction of eastern Europe and western Asia. It was a member state of the Soviet Union until independence in 1991.
The imposing Caucasus Mountains form a natural frontier between the vast Russian Federation to the north, and Georgia.
The Caucasus Mountains sweep from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, while the central region of Georgia is characterised by a distinctive steppe habitat. Forest, marsh-forest and swamp are among the country’s other habitats. It has a very diverse climate.
What’s special about the wildlife?
Georgia is home to a large fauna. Its bird life is particularly interesting and it has over 330 bird species, including specialist birds of the Caucasus summits and steppe regions.
Naturetrek tour to Georgia
Naturetrek offers a 10-day bird watching tour in search of the special montane species of the high Caucasus Mountains and the lowland birds of central Georgia’s steppe habitats.
What might I see on this tour?
- Great Rosefinch, Guldenstadt’s Redstart, Alpine Accentor, Mountain Chiffchaff & Snowfinch
- Caucasian Snowcock & Caucasian Black Grouse
- North-bound migrants such as Red-throated Pipit, Thrush Nightingale, Red-breasted Flycatcher & White-throated Robin
- Grassland species such as Calandra Larks & Isabelline Wheatears
- Wetland species birds including Pygmy Cormorant, plus Whiskered & White-winged Black Terns
- The monastery of David Gareja & the Iori Valley