Ras Al Khor: Dubai

Great Cormorant

Immature

Around 60 birds were present.

On 22nd November I drove up to Dubai & paid a brief visit to the Ras Al Khor Sanctuary. I arrived late morning at the mangrove hide. There has been a lot more development since my last visit & the views from here are not as good as before. However, still a lot of waterbirds to see, but a pity one cannot check all the waders as you cannot see the mudflats from here.

Greater Flamingo

The sanctuary was created mainly for Greater Flamingos, but only a few could be seen from the hide. Several hundred more were visible in the distance but too far for viewing.

Great White Egret

14 birds were present

This individual was waiting at the sluice 

for fish to be washed up.

A hearty meal!

Grey Heron

This bird was sunbathing!

c 30 birds were present.

These birds were keeping an eye on a 

Great spotted Eagle flying overhead.

Western Reef Heron

This bird was fishing by shading the water

 with its wings.

Glossy Ibis

52 birds were present.

This bird caught a fish.

Seven Great spotted Eagles were seen.

Gull billed Tern

27 were present.

Common Greenshank

I quickly moved on to the Ajman Water Treatment Works, but yet again no sign of the Pheasant tailed Jacana!