Birding sites Bahrain

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Open Desert
Vast area of open desert is present in the region. Sand desert with scarce vegetation cover may support little bird life. Few birds are adapted to live in the desert like Hoopoe Lark, Cream-coloured Courser and various species of larks. The Desert Lark is more associated to rocky areas.
further information from Birdlife International Middle East Web site..

Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East
Richard Porter,Steen Christensen & Per Schiermacker
Illustrated by A Birch,J Gale,M Langman & B Small

" The bottom line is:this is the best field guide published so far on birds of the Middle East."....Josef Kren, Wilson Bulletin

" A real tour de force and should remain the standard work for the region for a long time to come."..Gordon Hamlett, Birdwatching

"An indispensable and thoroughly recommended aid for birdwatchers in the Middle East and beyond." ...Andrew Grieve, Birdwatch.
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Plantation and Cultivation
Cultivated plantation areas nearby human settlement form important habitats, which attracts many species of resident and migratory birds. White cheeked Bulbul, Collard Dove, House Sparrow and Graceful Warbler are example of birds associated to this area.
further information from Birdlife International Middle East Web site..

Inland Water bodies
The first type of natural inland water body is represented by fresh water springs, which are scattered mainly in the Northern and Eastern part of Bahrain. This kind of habitat in the desert area is very important retreat for resident and migratory birds. Waterfowls and various passerine species are regular visitors to the springs and the associated streams. Recently many of the springs dried out due to the depletion of underground water reservoir. Artificial and man made reservoirs are another type of inland water bodies. Birds like Little Grebe, Coot, Little Bittern and Spotted Crakes can be seen in this kind of habitat.

The Breeding Birds of Hawar
An important contribution to conservation and knowledge of birds in the Gulf.20 species surveyed on over 36 islands.Photographs by Howard King & Dr. & Michael Hill .Paperback £31.99

Coastal Shoreline
The long shoreline of Bahrain islands represent an important bird sites for large number of water fowls and shore birds. Kentish Plover, White-cheeked Tern and West Reef Heron, Socotra Cormorant are examples of breeding species. However, the vast inter-tidal mud-flats attract large number of wading birds in most time of the year. Many areas along the shores are considered as important bird areas.
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