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 […]
birdwatching Lake Nasser
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.
Exclusive: Crimson‑Rumped Waxbills Cooling Off in Lake Nasser
Exclusive footage of rare Crimson‑Rumped Waxbills cooling off in Lake Nasser, a historic first observation for Egypt’s birdwatching scene.