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The Norwegian eco-tourism research organization "Linking Tourism & Conservation Society" publishes an article entitled "Georgia is a paradise for birdwatchers" on Georgia's tourism potential, describing the protected areas of Georgia.
The authors of the article, Peter Prokosch and Christoph Zöckler, traveled to Georgia as part of a press tour of the Georgian National Tourism Administration.
Sponsored by the Georgian National Tourism Agency (GNTA) and under the lead of LT&C member Xenia Nossowa from XENOSTOURS, seven ornithologists from the UK, Germany, Italy and Norway in early April 2022 explored the attractiveness of Georgia for birdwatching tourism. The findings were overwhelming. Within one week of visiting different protected areas in the Eastern part of the country, we saw more than 157 bird species. For some of these species, such as Caucasian Snowcock, Caucasian Grouse, Guldenstadt’s Redstart, and Great Rosefinch, there are hardly any better conditions. During springtime, Georgia is known for watching many migrating raptor species. We observed at least 15 different ones, although having been a little early for peak migration. Also, not all songbirds had arrived as spring was late this year. Still, we noted seven different species of larks or four kinds of wheatears besides many others.
As many have questions these days about visiting Georgia, tourism figures are not as high as in previous years. Georgia is geopolitically very close to the areas of tension in the Caucasus. Those travellers who are not put off by these political situations will be rewarded with exceptional hospitality. Georgians, after their independence from the Soviet Union, have built up a tourist infrastructure that mainly praises the cultural richness of the country, the excellent cuisine and the ancient wine culture.
For developing a future for sustainable tourism, both GNTA and visitors are becoming increasingly aware that the country offers a vast diversity of cultural values and – related to its size – it is the country in Europe with the most incredible variety of eco-zones and habitats,” - on the website of the "Linking Tourism & Conservation Society" reads.
The article describes the national parks of Vashlovani and Kazbegi. The conclusion of the article provides the tips for those who plan to travel to Georgia and watch the birds.
Source link: https://www.ltandc.org/georgia-paradise-for-birdwatchers-and-potential-ltc-example/
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24/01/2025