Top Bird Watching Spots in the UAE

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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary in Dubai

Renowned wetland home to over 270 species of birds like flamingos, herons, egrets.

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve in Abu Dhabi

Diverse habitat with 237 recorded species including ospreys, pallid harriers, greater spotted eagles

Sir Bani Yas Island off Abu Dhabi coast

Nature reserve with endangered Arabian wildlife like Socotra cormorants, crab plovers

Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain

Dramatic mountain road winding up to scenic overlooks to spot imperial eagles, Barbary falcons

Ain Al Fayda in Al Ain

Natural spring drawing birds like pallid swifts, little green bee-eaters to its fish-filled pools

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Zakher Lake in Fujairah

Inland salt lake hosting great crested grebes, Indian rollers, white-tailed lapwings

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Saih Al Salam Protected Area in Dubai

Mudflats and mangroves sheltering curlews, stints, Socotra cormorants

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Kalba Creek Mangroves in Sharjah

Walkways winding through trees where kingfishers, herons, garganey can be seen

Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai

Engineered wetlands filled with ducks, waders, birds of prey circling overhead

Khor Kalba Conservation Area in Sharjah

Unspoiled mangrove haven for white-collared kingfishers, sooty gulls, more.