Sakhalvasho Watchpoint

Why go: Classic Batumi panorama; the archetypal “river of raptors.”
Look out for: European & Oriental Honey-buzzards, Black Kite, Steppe Buzzard, Lesser & Greater Spotted Eagles, Short-toed Eagle, Levant Sparrowhawk; harriers & falcons mixed in.
Best conditions: Light NE–SE breezes; clear mornings. Heat haze rises by midday, but so do the birds.
Time needed: ½–full day.
Tactics: Arrive early for silhouettes in clean air; switch to counting/watching mode when thermals build.
Background: Continuous standardized counts since 2008.