Aqaba Public Beach and Gardens

Aqaba > Jordan

Easy walk next to the beach, with many interesting places for birds. Many birds use the the gardens as feeding grounds

Added* by Josip Turkalj
Most recent update 17 huhtikuu 2024

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Description

Aqaba Public Beach and Gardens is good for easy birding. The birds are fairly close and not too skiddish. Best place in the area (for free) during wintering! During spring migration many passerines can turn up.

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Access

Aqaba Public Beach and Gardens is located on the Gulf of Aqaba. Park anywhere in the city. Start from the northernmost point, and walk down to the boat show area (towards the flag). Very easy walk.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Sea , Agriculture , Park , Beach , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. smyrnankalastaja
(Halcyon smyrnensis)

2. harjalintu
(Upupa epops)

3. kynsihyyppä
(Vanellus spinosus)

4. lapinkirvinen
(Anthus cervinus)

5. palmukyyhky
(Streptopelia senegalensis)

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