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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 Glaumgali, Grágrípur and Fölsöngvari. Common (local) species that can be found here are Díladúfa, Grímusvarri, Kúhegri, Auðnakráka and Helludepill. Also, Flugnasvelgur might show itself, perched in some trees.
The coastline, especially between the hotel grounds and Port Ghalib, are great for waders. Pairs of Auðnalóa can be spotted near the shoreline. Other common species are Háleggur, Sanderla and Tildra. Often, singular or pairs of Kóralhegri forage near the shoreline for fish. Krabbahegri and Skjaldþyrill often perch on the rocks. Gjóður can pass overhead.
Further offshore, you can see flocks of Sandmáfur and Sooty Gull. Also multiple tern species can be seen, like Rokþerna, Ránþerna and Bengalþerna. If you're lucky, a Brúnsúla 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.