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Eilat - KM 20 Flamingo Pools

Arava  >  Israel

Salt ponds with sea water pumped in from the Red Sea. You can see Stor Flamingo all year round, plus lots of migratory waders.

Added* by david schoneveld
Most recent update 7 oktober 2023

Description

Salt ponds 20 km north of Eilat that are rich in birds. Stor Flamingo, waders, shore birds almost all year round. Late spring is good for raptors coming to drink, like Hvepsevåge. Birds that are often seen are Lille Grøn Biæder, Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse, Hvidvinget Terne, Rovterne, Skeand, Spidsand, Stylteløber, Klyde, Strandhjejle, Ørkenpræstekrave, Hvidbrystet Præstekrave, Stor Præstekrave, Sporevibe, Stor Kobbersneppe, Rødben, Sortklire, Almindelig Ryle, Dværgryle, Damklire and Brushane. But many more, see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

Come off Route 90 from the south, turn near km 20 marking, drive due east. Passable for all kinds of vehicles. Some parts may be muddy at times.

Terrain and Habitat

Desert , Agriculture , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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