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Al Qurm Beach and Lagoon

Muscat  >  Oman

One of the largest areas of natural mangrove forests along the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Almost 200 bird species have been recorded.

Añadido* por Lars Eriksson
Última actualización 11 octubre 2023

Descripción

Al Qurm Beach and Lagoon are located in the heart of the capital city of Muscat, facing the Gulf of Oman at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. The site is internationally important as it supports one of the largest areas of natural mangrove forests along the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Almost 200 bird species have been recorded in the area. The beach, wadi's and lagoons at Al Qurm are a good place for gulls, terns and waders. For example Sooty Gull, Gaviota Picofina, Gavión Cabecinegro, Charrán Arábigo, Charrán Bengalí, Fumarel Cariblanco, Charrán piquigualdo, Charrancito de Saunders, Pagaza Piquirroja, Cigüeñuela común, Chorlito Dorado Siberiano, Avefría India, Tibetan Sand Plover, Chorlitejo Mongol Grande, Zarapito Trinador, Correlimos de Temminck, Archibebe Claro and Andarríos del Terek.

In the surrounding fields you can see species such as Francolín Gris, Cuervo Desertícola, Carraca India, Suimanga Asiático and Abejaruco esmeralda oriental. Also Asian migratory birds such as Alcaudón Isabel and Alcaudón colirrojo.

Detalles

Accesso

Al Qurm Beach is located on the coast east of the city of Muscat. You can overlook the area from the high beachroad. This busy road along the beach has a wide sidewalk on both sides. On the lagoon side it is slightly wider and you can have a good view of the wadi's from the sidewalk, the parkings and the restaurants. On the beach side there are some lookout posts on the sidewalk where you have a perfect view of the whole beach. There are plenty of parking spaces on both sides of the road. The best places for birdwatching are the two places where the wadi flows under the road to the sea. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates to a parking spot.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Lago , Playa , Pisos de barro , Mar , Árboles y arbustos dispersos

Condiciones

Plano , Arenoso , Pantanoso , Nivel del agua alto probable

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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