Nature and wildlife in Bahrain is mainly concentrated in the northern portions of Bahrain which boasts of a lush landscape. The greens of northern Bahrain are home to many rare animals of Asia. It is the diverse quality of nature and wildlife in Bahrain that has attracted the environmentalists and nature lovers to Bahrain. The eastern shores of Bahrain show a predominance of muddy region and you will see a number of migratory birds in this region. The desert area is totally different from the rest of Bahrain and tours in Bahrain will enable the holidayers to have a glimpse into the rich flora and fauna of the semi-arid region which have adapted themselves in the harsh climate
. The coastline of Bahrain on the other hand is home to many marine animals like sea snakes, dugongs and green turtles. Bahrain nature and wildlife is as diverse as the country itself and you will find a number of rare species like the Curlew Sandpiper, Sandplover, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Bar-tailed Godwit and Temnicks Stints in the eastern portion of Bahrain which boasts of “mudflats”.
Flamingos are seen in great numbers in this region and you will be surprised and Bahrain tours will take the visitors deep down in south where you have the “white-cheeked terns” and “little terns”. Among all the things to do in Bahrain you can explore nature and wildlife in Bahrain. The “migrant passerines”, “white-cheeked bulbuls”, “graceful warblers” and the “marsh terns” are found in large numbers in the plantation areas. The ditches at Bahrain are full of animals like “Indian grey mongoose”, kingfishers, “painted snipes” and the “squacco herons”. A little away is the mangrove zone of Bahrain and you will find a number of fishes and crustaceans.
You will be pleased to see a number of “little egrets”, “black-crowned night herons” and the “grey herons” in this area which are an integral part of nature and wildlife in Bahrain. The flora and fauna in the desert area of Bahrain is different from the other regions. The “three-toed jerboas”, “long-eared desert hedgehogs” and “cape hares” are found in large numbers in this area. The coastal area of Bahrain is full of hump-backed dolphins and sea snakes.
There are three wildlife sanctuaries in Bahrain which have been instrumental in preserving the rare and endangered species of Bahrain. If you are planning Bahrain tours then you can visit the Sanad Mangrove in Tuli Bay, which is famous for the “migratory waterfowl”. This is regarded as one of the most important wetlands of the world and is listed in “Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance”. You can also take a look at the Hawar Islands and the Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for the “Reem gazelle” and the “Arabian Oryx”.
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