In summer, the vibrant colours of the Alay Valley in southern Kyrgyzstan are home to a wide variety of bird species. The valley has been recognised as an Important Bird Area by the NGO BirdLife International. A few isolated yurts can be spotted here and there, a sign of life amidst this spectacular natural landscape.

Credits : Etienne de Vaumas (France)

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