• Large flocks of migratory flamingos are among the spectacular sights of Umm Al Quwain. WAM
    Large flocks of migratory flamingos are among the spectacular sights of Umm Al Quwain. WAM
  • Umm Al Quwain is also home to resident birds such as this striated heron. WAM
    Umm Al Quwain is also home to resident birds such as this striated heron. WAM
  • Socotra cormorants are among the Umm Al Quwain coast's breeding birds. WAM
    Socotra cormorants are among the Umm Al Quwain coast's breeding birds. WAM
  • The northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's least populous, making its coasts and nature reserves an ideal stopover for migratory birds. WAM
    The northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's least populous, making its coasts and nature reserves an ideal stopover for migratory birds. WAM
  • Large numbers of birds can be seen in Umm Al Quwain's nature reserves during migration periods. WAM
    Large numbers of birds can be seen in Umm Al Quwain's nature reserves during migration periods. WAM
  • The Arabian sand gazelle is a common sight in the nature reserves of Umm Al Quwain. WAM
    The Arabian sand gazelle is a common sight in the nature reserves of Umm Al Quwain. WAM
  • Flamingos coming in to land in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain. WAM
    Flamingos coming in to land in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain. WAM

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The wildlife of Umm Al Quwain's nature reserves - in pictures

The northern emirate is the UAE's least populous, making it an ideal stopover for migratory birds

The National

May 10, 2021

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