Gun-Galuut NR is a nature reserve with spectacular and untouched nature, which is 130 km east of Ulaanbaatar. Beautiful Lakes Ikh-Gun, Ayaga and Baga-Gun are the home to migrating waterbirds including some endangered rare species such as: White Crane, White-naped Crane, Black Stork, Whooper Swan, Common Heron, Chinese Pond Heron and so on. And you may alsowatch Common Crane, Bar Headed Goose, Swan Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, White-headed Duck, Mallard, Gadwall, Common Teal, Garganey, Mandarin Duck, Northern Shoveler and several species of Gulls as well. And there is plenty of viewing of prey birds such as various types of Falcon, Eagle, Buzzard, Hawk and Vulture.

Terelj National Park - In this amazing park you have opportunities of watching Swinhoe's snipe, oriental Cuckoo, White--Backed Woodpecker, Siberian Ruby throat, Sibearian Blue Robin, Dark-sided Flytatcher, Crested honey buzzard, Hawk owl, Long-tailed rosefinch, Pine and meadow bunting etc.

Galuut lake is one of the best birding spots of the country with a rich birdlife. Some very rare species like the Relict Gull, Siberian Crane and Hooded Crane are seen here with other birds such as Red-necked Grebe, Bittern, Cormorant, Common Heron, Swan Goose, Wigeon, Mandarin Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Smew and many more.

Yakhi Lake is a heaven for keen birders with its over 100 bird species! The nature reserve was established in 1998, with an area of 251,388 hectares between Sergelen, Gurvanzagal and Choibalsan soums of Dornod aimag. The reserve is also home for the White gazelles. It is the northernmost part of the white gazelle distribution, and is one of the main habitats for the migrating birds.

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