Top 10 bird species to spot on Lake Nasser
Stretching over 5,000 square kilometers in southern Egypt, Lake Nasser is one of the world’s largest man‑made lakes. Carved from […]
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Lake Nasser jewels: Birding Trip Report July 2025
Back in February, I was contacted by a keen Western Palearctic birder who had one clear goal in mind: to travel deep into southern Egypt and find some of the African specialties and Lake Nasser treasures that every birder dreams of.
Among his targets were Village Weaver, Kittlitz’s Plover, Yellow‑billed Stork, Pink‑backed Pelican, and African Skimmer.
Historic First: Village Weaver Breeding in Egypt at Lake Nasser
A groundbreaking discovery has unfolded along the shores of Lake Nasser near Abu Simbel: for the first time ever, Village Weavers have been officially recorded breeding in Egypt! Join us as we share the details of this remarkable find, the collaborative efforts behind it, and what it means for birdwatching and conservation in Egypt.