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Mirfa is a small town 100 km west of the city of Abu Dhabi.
It is rarely visited by birders, but has great potential.
Directions and access:
Easily reached from the main highway west of Abu Dhabi.
The Water treatment plant is on the opposite side of the highway, and well worth a stop.
Birding strategy:
Explore the following eBird Hotspots;
Mirfa--general area
This hotspot covers the entire area
As you drive in from Abu Dhabi, this shoreline and mangroves towards town is a good first stop.
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After the shoreline, a stop here can be productive. Check out the surrounding trees and wet areas.
To the immediate south lies:
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A small park that can hold migrants and wintering birds
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Worth a stop for wintering seabirds, gulls and terns.
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A larger park that is a must-stop before driving to the hotel.
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The classic birding destination. Check the whole garden with trees and shoreline.
A great stop for food and refreshments.
Has been great in the past. I'm not sure of the water situation these days.
Birds:
200 species (excluding escapes) have been recorded as of January 2020.
Rarities and uncommon species have included;
- Pectoral Sandpiper
- Short-eared Owl
- Egyptian Nightjar
- Grey Hypocolius
- Oriental Skylark
- Hume's Leaf Warbler
- Garden Warbler
- Black-throated Thrush
- Pied Bush Chat
- Mourning Wheatear
- Olive-backed Pipit
- Eastern Cinereous Bunting