Aswan Birdwatching proudly participated in the global Wader Conservation World Watch 2026, joining birders worldwide in documenting wader species for conservation. This annual event by Wader Quest brings together observers from all continents to highlight the importance of shorebirds and the habitats they depend on.
The second edition of Aswan Birdwatching’s ‘Birding For All’ initiative welcomed participants with visual, hearing, speaking, and intellectual disabilities, along with their families, for an inclusive birdwatching experience on the Nile islands.
Aswan celebrated World Migratory Bird Day 2025 with a free Nile trip, spotting 50+ bird species and uniting people through nature and conservation.
Sitting quietly on the Nile, the Aswan Botanical Garden (Kitchener’s Island) is a green escape filled with exotic trees, colorful flowers, and birdsong. Just a short boat ride from the city, it’s the perfect spot to relax, explore nature, and enjoy birdwatching in the heart of Aswan.
Beyond the lush Nile, the deserts of Aswan harbor a unique world of birdlife. From the resourceful brown-necked raven to the delicate desert lark and the striking hooded wheatear, each species has mastered the art of survival in arid landscapes. This article introduces the most fascinating desert birds of Aswan -residents and migrants alike- revealing the adaptations that make them true survivors of the Sahara.
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.
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.
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.
On 11 October 2025, bird lovers worldwide will unite for October Big Day. Spend minutes or hours watching birds, log your sightings in eBird, and be part of a global scientific effort.
Aswan Birdwatching goes beyond birding by reinvesting trip revenues into local community projects—from wetland conservation and clean-up drives to inclusive nature trips.
