Birds of the Red Sea

Eastern Desert

The Eastern Desert is a vast barren landscape of mountains and sand dunes. However, after a rare rainfall the desert comes to life with green plants springing up out of the sand and pools of water collecting as the rain flows through the wadis. Desert trips for hiking, quad bikes or 4x4 must be booked in advance so security permissions can be organised.

The migratory birds cross the desert and rest overnight seeking out pools of water or shelter in the Spring and Autumn.

The desert begins directly opposite El Gouna crossing the two main highways. El Gouna Farm and Recycling Plant are located closest but security permission is needed to enter.

Species recorded
88
Visitors
1

What you might see

  • Black Stork

    The club's top location for this species

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Whiskered Tern

    83% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Green Sandpiper

    82% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Brown-necked Raven

    78% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Black-winged Stilt

    73% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Sand Martin

    70% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Black Kite

    68% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • White Stork

    58% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Barn Swallow

    51% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

  • Great White Pelican

    50% of all club sightings recorded here

    Last seen 1 year ago

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