September 2, 2025

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Aswan Bird Checklist: Seasonal Guide for Birdwatchers

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Aswan is a paradise for bird lovers, offering an incredible mix of resident species and seasonal migrants. Whether you visit in autumn to witness massive migration waves, in winter to spot rare waterbirds, in spring to enjoy dazzling songbirds, or in summer to focus on local specialties, Aswan’s birdlife never disappoints. This ultimate checklist highlights what to expect in each season. It’s your perfect guide to a birdwatching adventure along the Nile.

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Egypt’s National Flower: The Lotus of the Nile

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The lotus is Egypt’s national flower, admired since the age of the Pharaohs. More than a bloom, it symbolized rebirth, purity, and the sun itself. From temple carvings to modern cultural symbols, the lotus continues to embody Egypt’s timeless spirit and deep connection with the Nile.

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Autumn Bird Migration Begins: First Signs from the Nile

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The autumn migration season has begun in Aswan! Across three birding trips on the Nile in late August 2025, early migrants such as Wood Sandpiper, Great Cormorant, Red-backed Shrike, Garganey Duck, Willow Warbler, and Lesser Whitethroat have already been recorded. With raptors on the move as well, Aswan is once again proving itself a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest journeys.

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Rare Encounter with an African Bird on the Nile in Aswan

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During a recent morning trip on the Nile, two Reed Cormorants were observed—an exciting sighting that comes after the historic breeding record of this African species in Egypt for the first time in more than a century. Ismael Khalifa, the founder of Aswan Birdwatching, highlights how Aswan continues to reveal extraordinary moments for birdwatchers.

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