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Dohat Arad Lagoon

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The cool, gigantic

Description

Dohat Arad Lagoon is located in Al Muharraq, Bahrain. It offers 3km of walking paths around the lagoon with great views of many shorebirds. When I visited, we went to eat at Freej Bin Rashdan Authentic Bahraini Cuisine. My spouse surprised me with a visit to this special restaurant in 2018. It sits right on the edge of the lagoon and offers beautiful views of the lagoon and the many birds that visit.

Address

Shop 29، 224 Road 147

 Muharraq, Bahrain


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Visits

📆 First visited 12/24/2018
📍 Location Al Muharraq, Bahrain
🪶 Species seen 13
📊 Visited 1

Experiences & anecdotes

12/24/18 - My spouse took me to Freej Bin Fashdan restaurant so we could enjoy breakfast while watching birds scurry around the lagoon. The food itself wasn't super memorable, but our wild bird companions left a lasting impression on us. I had my camera placed precariously on a chair next to me, keeping it nearby in case any of the birds decided to wander closer. Large Western Reef-Herons in both gray and white versions stomped around in the mud while Gull-billed Terns and Black-headed Gulls zipped around in the air looking for their next meal. After eating, we explored the walking path along the outer edge of the lagoon.


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Photographs

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The walking path that follows the river. Parking is located at one end for easy access. 08/2/21


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A nice sunset on the trail leading back up the hill to the dog park entrance.  | 08/2/21


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The birders who attended my first bird walk at Pearsall Park. | 05/21/22

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Barred Owl we found on the first bird walk I led. 05/21/22

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This a great example of the varying tail lengths due to age. | 05/01/22

Audio recordings

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    • This is the song of the adorable Killdeer. It’s a high-pitched, unique song that you often hear coming from the skies as the Killdeer fly above. 
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    • This recording is of the calls of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Portions of the clip are muted to strip out the errant noises.
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    • A clear recording of the bouncy Carolina Wren call.
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    • Listen to the complex song of the Bewick’s Wren.

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