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Eilat - KM 19 Sewage Ponds

Arava  >  Israel

The sewage pond area on KM 19 is one of the classic spots for birding around Eilat.

Added* by Ido Schneiderman
Most recent update 7 oktobar 2023

Description

The KM 19 pool is famous for its Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse that come in to drink at dusk. The pool is also good for ducks, herons and waders. Among the birds that can be seen are Grogotovac, Šiljkan, Vivak ostrugaš, Belogrudi vodomar, Dugorepi svračak, Plamenac, Patka njorka, Mala zelena pčelarica, Vlastelica, Sprudnik ubojica, Krivokljuni sprudnik, Kašičar, Tankokljuni galeb, Velika čigra, Eja močvarica, Crvena čaplja, Gak and Čapljica. But many more birds can be spotted, see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

The ponds are located 19 km north of Eilat. Come off Route 90 from the south, drive due east. Passable for all kinds of vehicles. Some parts may be muddy at times.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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