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Wadi el Natrun is a wetland area in northern Egypt and famous among birders as one of the most reliable sites in the Western Palearctic for Kittlitz's Sand Plover. To the north-west of Cairo, the area consists of a series of saline lakes surrounded by wet meadows.

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In addition to Kittlitz's Plover a wide range of waders is possible here including Spur-winged Plover. Greater Painted-Snipe is sometimes present and Great Snipe has been recorded. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater occurs in summer and Senegal Thick-knee may breed. This wadi is home to an endemic race of Graceful Warbler.

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Birds you can see here include:

Black Kite, Common Kestrel, Common Quail, Little Crake, Water Rail, Greater Painted-Snipe, Senegal Thick-knee, Kittlitz's Plover, Spur-winged Plover, Little Stint, Laughing Dove, Little Owl, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Desert Lark, Crested Lark, Barn Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Graceful Warbler

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[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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Kittlitz's Sand Plover is generally found on islands in the first lake approached and in marshland beyond the easternmost lake.

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To reach Wadi el Natrun take the main Cairo to Alexandria road and look for a petrol station on the right a few km past the main turn-off for Sadat City. Opposite the petrol station is a minor road signposted to Wadi el Natrun, follow this and turn left in the village towards the lakes.

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[edit] External Links

Wadi el Natrun on Googlemaps

Content and images originally posted by Steve