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Sehel Island

Aswan  >  Egypt

One of the nubian islands on the river Nile in Aswan. Few people live on the small island and there are many sand banks, wetlands and some local trees.

Added* by Ismael Khalifa
Most recent update 23 ianuarie 2025

Description

Sehel Island is a small island in the middle of the river Nile. The site is interesting for migratory birds. So the best time to visit is winter. Birds you can observe include Prigorie mică, Pasăre-nectar de Nil, Gâscă egipteană, Nagâț sudic, Cormoran mare, Stârc de mangrove, Pescăraș pestriț and Pescăraș cu piept alb.

Pietrar de deșert, Barză neagră and Stârc pitic have been observed during autumn migration.

Details

Access

Sehel Island is located in the river Nile between the town of Aswan and the Aswan Dam. The only access to the island is by boat. The place where boats cross the Nile to the island is marked with a star.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River

Conditions

Mountainous , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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