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Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

Abu Dhabi  >  United Arab Emirates

Situated just 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi, this is one of the best places to watch birds around this city.

Añadido* por Vasily Kalinichenko
Última actualización 1 junio 2023

Descripción

Established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is the first area in the Emirate designated for protection by law and was declared a Ramsar site in 2013. Once a coastal salt flat (sabkha), it has now flourished into natural and man-made lakes that enable many of Abu Dhabi's species to thrive. In 2018, the reserve was placed on the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas making it the first site in the region to receive this recognition.

The reserve is particularly known for its large population of Flamenco Común – with as many as 4,000 living there during autumn and spring – but the area also hosts more than 250 species of birds, 37 plant species and a wide range of aquatic life. There are two self-guided walking trails (1.5 km or 3 km) for visitors to explore and a bird-watching hide to observe the flamingos.

Detalles

Accesso

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city centre. Take the E22 Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road and connect with the E30 Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Truck Road, then follow signs for the reserve. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Desierto , Lago , Pisos de barro

Condiciones

Sin sombra , Seco , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

Don't forget to take enough water with you to stay hydrated in the desert!

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