Celebrating an Outstanding Week of Birding on the Caspian Coast
Every now and then a trip report comes along that does more than list species. It captures the rhythm of migration, the character of a landscape and the people who make birding in a region possible. The November 2025 Azerbaijan report by Chris Mills and Oscar Campbell is exactly that kind of contribution. Their week…
Monitoring migration at Beshbarmag, 1 – 9th November 2025
© Oscar Campbell and Chris Mills We’ve just returned from a week at Besh Barmag, basing ourselves in Siyezen town and heading up to the famous watchpoint every day. As always, it was a fantastic experience. We logged a tonne of birds and had some great moments even though the overall pace was actually rather slow…
Besh Barmag Bird Migration Count 2025
Important update! Unfortunately, we have to cancel our activities at Besh Barmag for autumn 2025. We could not find proper accommodation near the counting station, but hope to find a solution for autumn 2026. We are still busy behind the scenes and will keep you updated about future activities. Exciting update on the Besh Barmag…
Last day of the autumn count
Photos © Simon & Fred Olk, Elvin Mammadsoy and Leyla Muslim Today is a bittersweet day. After just over a month of dedication, we’ve wrapped up the Besh Barmag Bird Migration Count. Although it was a joy and privilege, financial constraints and limited counters made it unsustainable to continue without additional support. Despite the challenges,…
Birding Azerbaijan 