The little-visited country of Uzbekistan 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. Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. It is a country with diverse habitats from deserts, mountains, steppes and oases with a high biodiversity of 500 species of birds. Bird-Photo-Tours ASIA’ Uzbekistan workshops will focus on generating close photographic encounters with many of her special birds including the near-endemics Pander’s Ground Jay. In addition to photographing birds, Uzbekistan 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.
