Top 10 Western Palearctic potential “Lifers” in Aswan
Aswan, Egypt, is a dream destination for Western Palearctic birders seeking rare lifers at the edge of Africa and the Middle East. From resident breeders like the Nile Valley Sunbird and Senegal Thick-knee to migratory gems such as the Greater Painted-Snipe, Aswan and Abu Simbel offer a unique blend of species found nowhere else in the region.