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Description
The area between Port Ghalib and the Marsá Mubārak bay is part of the Egyptian desert, adjacent to the Red Sea coast. A single hotel is located in the center, called The Three Corners: Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort. The hotel grounds are great for migrants during both spring and autumn migration and the garden can be full of surprises. Anything can show up here, like Κουφαηδόνι, Σταχτομυγοχάφτης and Ωχροστριτσίδα. Common (local) species that can be found here are Φοινικοτρύγονο, Παρδαλοκεφαλάς, Γελαδάρης, Brown-necked Raven and Λευκόπυγος Πετρόκλης. Also, Πράσινος Μελισσοφάγος might show itself, perched in some trees.
The coastline, especially between the hotel grounds and Port Ghalib, are great for waders. Pairs of (Μεγάλος) Ερημοσφυριχτής can be spotted near the shoreline. Other common species are Καλαμοκανάς, Λευκοσκαλίδρα and Χαλικοκυλιστής. Often, singular or pairs of Θαλασσοτσικνιάς forage near the shoreline for fish. Striated Heron and Κήρυλος often perch on the rocks. Ψαραετός can pass overhead.
Further offshore, you can see flocks of Λευκόφθαλμος Γλάρος and Sooty Gull. Also multiple tern species can be seen, like White-cheeked Tern, Καρατζάς and Πορτοκαλόραμφο Γλαρόνι. If you're lucky, a Brown Booby might show itself far in the distance.
Towards the south, the Marsá Mubārak bay is located. This bay is known for its many Green and Hawksbill (sea) turtles and sometimes even a Dugong.
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This area is only accessable if you're located in the The Three Corners Hotel. You might see the same species when visiting Port Ghalib and the Marsá Mubārak bay from elsewhere.