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Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai  >  United Arab Emirates

Very interesting wetland reserve in the winter period and the migration period. Good place to see Rauðflæmingi up close.

Added* by Christiaen MOUS
Most recent update 30 ágúst 2024

Description

Ras Al Khor is not really known by many bird watchers, but is highly recommended if you are in the area. The wetland reserve includes mudflats, lagoons, mangroves and salt flats and is renowned for attracting migratory birds in large numbers. More than 200 bird species have been recorded. Unfortunately he reserve does not have have a connecting road with the lagoons and mangroves, but who knows, maybe in the future. Species you can expect are Rauðflæmingi, Gjóður, Kóralhegri, Hnúðvepja, Ránþerna, Flatnefur, Bleikmáfur, Krabbahegri and Eyrnaglymur and many waders. See the list below.

Details

Access

You have one main entrance that is open and can be reached via Oud Metha Road. The bird hides are open from 07:30 to 17:30 in the winter period and from April to September they are open longer from 06:00 to 18:00. Two hides are open (situation August 2024), Mangrove Hide (in the south of the area) and Flamingo hide (in the west of the area). The Lagoon Hide is closed for renovation.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Wetland

Conditions

Open landscape , Dusty , No shadow , Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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