Saturday, April 24, 2010

- Zaraniq protected Area and El Bardwaeel Marsh in the North SinaiGovernorate

Date of Announcement : 1985
Area : 230 km2
Type : Wetland protected area and a natural restricted area for birds
Distance from Cairo : 300 km
Zaraniq protected Area and El Bardaweel Marsh are key points for bird migration in the world since it is the first stop for the birds to have comfort and food after the trouble of the migration trip from Europe and Asia during the fall heading from African.


Some birds take this Area as a permanent habitat for living and reproduction. Over 270 species of birds have been recorded in the area.

They represent 14 classes. The most important birds recorded are: Pelicans, herons storks, crestet lark , quail, white stork, lark, avocet , Hem Harrier Rail and falcon .

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