Lake Alakol, Kazakhstan: pink pelicans of Emil Bay
The interactive route covers Lake Alakol in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. This salt lake is a key point for observing the unique fauna of the region and studying the ecosystem of Urjar.
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- Places
- Start
- Алматинская область, Казахстан
- End
- Lake Alakol
- Stops
- 3
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Алматинская область, Казахстан
- Абайская область, Казахстан
- Lake Alakol
Useful for your trip
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- Visit Emil Bay in the Urjar district of the Abay region to observe rare pink pelicans with a wingspan of over 3 meters
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- Mount Karabas is 1200 meters high with an observation deck at the top, where ancient petroglyphs of the Bronze Age have been preserved
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- The 70 km long Emil River flows into Lake Alakol in Kazakhstan and is an important part of the region's water balance
- Timing
- In summer, animals graze on jailau in the foothills of Tarbagatai, which is the best time to observe herds of horses and cattle in their natural environment
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- There are more than 50 villages with about 80 thousand inhabitants in the Urjar district, it is one of the most remote district centers of Kazakhstan
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- Observe swans in reservoirs with dense thickets; They weigh up to 14 kg and are considered a symbol of fidelity, remaining faithful to their partner all their lives
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- The Emil River is home to 16 species of fish: Balkhash perch, crucian carp, carp, Amur chebachok; larks and nightingales sing on the bay
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- Fields of sunflowers and wheat make up the main agricultural landscapes of the Abay region, especially picturesque during the flowering period
Video on this route
Amazing pink pelicans in Emil Bay. Kazakhstan. Urjar.