Caucasian Snowcock Short Break

Overview

This short break focuses on displaying Caucasian Snowcock in its mountain environment, along with other Caucasus specialities.

The old Branta programme presents June as the best period for this wary high-altitude species.

Tour Highlights

Focused Caucasian Snowcock search

High mountain scenery and early starts

Caucasian Black Grouse and Chiffchaff possibilities

Compact target-birding format

Built for dedicated birders

Included/Excluded

Local birding guidance
Daily route planning
Field logistics support
Accommodation guidance where applicable

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Final extras unless confirmed

Tour Plan

day 01 Arrival and mountain-route briefing

Arrival and mountain-route briefing. Daily timing and exact routing can be adjusted around weather, access and current sightings.

days 02-04 Early-morning snowcock viewpoints and Caucasus birding

Early-morning snowcock viewpoints and Caucasus birding. Daily timing and exact routing can be adjusted around weather, access and current sightings.

day 05 Final birding and departure

Final birding and departure. Daily timing and exact routing can be adjusted around weather, access and current sightings.

Full Original Tour Information

Detailed itinerary, pricing notes and source content

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Caucasian Snowcock

It is the best opportunity to see displaying Caucasian Snowcocks in their natural environment. This wary gallinaceous bird, together with Caucasian Black Grouse and Caucasian Chiffchaff, is endemic to the Caucasus Mountains where it breeds at altitudes from 2000-4000 m on bare stony mountains.

We provide comfortable and affordable accommodation in the delightful setting of Azeri's premier mountain resort or (optional) in a cosy guesthouse, in a charming mountain village nestled in the heart of Greater Caucasus.

During our stay we may also see many other Middle-Eastern highlights, including Caucasian Black Grouse, Lesser Kestrel, Lammergeier, Black & Griffon Vultures, Pied & Isabeline Wheatears, Rufous Bush Robin, Ménétries´s & Green Warblers, Caucasian Chiffchaff, Wallcreeper, Shore & Lesser Short-toed Larks, Great Rosefinch, Red-fronted Serin, the Asia Minor Twite, Snowfinch and the delightful Güldenstadt´s Redstart.

The best time of year to see Caucasian Snowcock is during the month of June.

Programme may be adapted to your schedule.

Cost per person::

€ 595.00 - Base: 2-3 Pax

€ 550.00 - Base: 4-5 Pax

€ 495.00 - Base: 6 Pax+

€ 795.00 - Individuals

Single room supplement: € 50,-

Price includes:

- Half-board staying at a high standard mountain resort.

- Packed lunches except for days 1 and last.

- Collection from and return to Baku airport.

- Full day trips from our base to outstanding top birding locations, including one-day excursion to a hanging valley of Mont Sahdag at 2800 meters, using horses.

- Your knowledgeable bird guide who speaks fluent English and lives locally. .

* Promotional statement:
We offer a 10 percent discount to anyone who books a tour and sends deposit by 30 November.

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Note: Final dates, prices and detailed daily routing should be confirmed with Branta Tours before publication or booking.