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Description
Habida Island is a low elongated island in the River Nile. The area I explored was the extreme south. This low lying area on the south of Habida Island has reed beds, beach and scrub, as well as woodland. Perfect for waders and birds associated with them. Among the bird you can observe are Black-winged Stilt, Eurasian Hoopoe, Little Egret, Purple Heron, Pied Kingfisher, African Swamphen, Black-crowned Night Heron, Osprey and Asian Green Bee-eater.
Details
Access
The beach on the south end of Habida Island is used by traditonal Egyptian Faluccas on Nile Cruises. Some stop for the night here which will give you time to look around. Other than a Nile Cruise, the island is only really accessible by boat. Local farmers live on the island so please be respectful of them and their livestock.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , River , Reedbeds , Beach , Forest , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Sandy , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Bear in mind, the island is located about 10-15 miles north of Aswan in Southern Egypt. Temperatures here during the summer months can get very hot (up to 40+ degrees Celcius).