The little-visited country of Turkmenistan is famous for lying along the Silk Road, between Europe and the Orient, and its exotic architecture is a marvel to behold especially for the photographer. Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran and with a long coastline with the Caspian Sea to its west. It is a country with diverse habitats from deserts, mountains, steppes and oases with over 400 species of birds. Bird-Photo-Tours ASIA’ Turkmenistan workshops will focus on generating close photographic encounters with many of her special birds including two near-endemics, Zarudny’s Sparrow and Pander’s Ground Jay. In addition to photographing birds, Turkmenistan also offers breathtaking landscapes and architectural treasures enhancing the overall experience of being in nature whilst observing birds.
New to the region? Read our guide to why Central Asia is birding’s best-kept secret.
