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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mudflats, salty lagoons, and freshwater pools.
conducts golf-buggy tours around the extensive preservation area, which features a number of hides or observation points
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, UAE
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Wasit Wetland Center Sharjah
Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mudflats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border and comprises some 4.5 square kilometres of protected habitat.
The centre, which was opened in 2015 by the ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, is operated by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah Government[2] and conducts golf-buggy tours around the extensive preservation area, which features a number of hides or observation points. An active educational program is maintained, encouraging visits from local schools.[3] The centre also offers a on-site café, a souvenir store and interactive educational games for children. At the core of the visitor centre is a long, soundproofed gallery which allows visitors to view the birds without disturbing them.[4]
Up to 350 species of bird live in or are migratory visitors to the area, and some 60 species of birds are housed permanently in the visitor centre.[5] These include a number of rare birds, including northern bald ibis, glossy ibis, grey heron, marbled duck (a threatened species), purple swamphen, pink-backed pelican and greater flamingo.
The centre was designed by Emirati firm X Architects.
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Up to 350 species of bird live in or are migratory visitors to the area, and some 60 species of birds are housed permanently in the visitor centre.
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Wasit Nature Reserve is and under-watched wetland in the outskirts of Sharjah. It is a 'new' site, consisting of saline pools and reedbeds, a protected wetland reserve since 2006.
The area was called Ramtha Lagoons and Ramtha Tip before it was cleaned up and converted into a reserve.
Wasit Nature Reserve was originally a waste-water dump and rubbish tip called Ramtha Lagoons and included the now disused Ramtha Tip. In the mid 1990's it became a Bird Protected Area, and in the late 90's a lot of the area was filled in and a new road was constructed in the middle of it
In 2005 the Ruler named the site Wasit Nature Reserve, and in 2006 construction started to improve the areas attraction to birds: The first phase of the construction - south of the dual highway - is now all fenced in.
Islands have been constructed, water level controlled, 15 wellpoints drilled to determine groundwater quality, aquifer established, cable and stormwater berms removed to form a continous water body. Boundary areas are shaped with landscaping in progress, irrigation for boundary screening trees being installed with some 35.000 trees in municipal nurseries for transplanting at the end of 2006. Bird Hide positions determined, planning for visitors centre in progress and some 40.000m3 of rubbish removed.
The second phase - north of the dual highway - is having all rubbish and builders rubble removed. Fencing in progress, 12 well points drilled, ground water profile established, more planning for wetland linkage under highway in progress. The changes to the area in 2007 have been astounding and promises to be a birding destination of note as facilities are constructed and the ecology begins to recover.
Additional Info 2006: Latest baseline audit has found 'fresher' water about midway along Phase 2 - aquifer that 'daylights' in a number of areas - good counts of aquatic invertebrates on both Phases - rehabilitation activities that have resulted in reduction in concentration of nitrogen based nutrients in Phase 1 and significantly a reduction in concentrations of potentially toxic ammonia.
12 insect orders, (one complete) or around 1/3 of all insect orders, 65% of the orders known from the UAE Soldierfly family recognised in the UAE for the first time. Probable that the total number of families known to be present will exceed 40. There appear to be four Stratiomyidae present, a remarkable record for the site and for the UAE as a whole. Notable increase in 2006 in beetle diversity. More nocturnal species were present during the 2006 fieldwork, many of which await identification.
The total number of reptile species now recorded within the reserve to date is nine. The ocellated or eyed skink Chalcides ocellatus is a new one for the Wasit reserve. The Ethiopian hedgehog and Baluchistan gerbil are new records for the reserve.
The mosaic character of the wetland as a whole, incorporating a range of habitat types, is one of the most important positive attributes of the site, intimately linked to the potential of the site to support higher diversities of insects and birds into the future. In 2007, the contractor is removing masses of rubbish and obstructing berms to water flow lines in Phase 2 as well as constructing a new berm some 250 East of the power station fence. The enclosed water body there will be filled in, in readiness for extensions to the power station. A screening berm is also being constructed all along the Ajman border on the North side of Phase 2 which will be planted to hide the industrial units along this side.
Fencing is well advanced for Phase 2 which will, when completed, keep out feral dogs and cats and humans that 'hunt' this area. This should improve the lot of the birds that abound here, making their habitat much safer in the future. Bird hides are being decided upon as well as a network of board walks along the sandy plateau in the South corner of Phase 1 that will allow visitors to observe the fauna and flora found on this piece of pristine desert.
Birds:
172 species (excluding escapes) have been recorded as of March 2015 in the combined Ramtha Tip/Lagoon area.
120 species (excluding escapes) have been recorded as of March 2015 in the newly formed Wasit Nature Reserve.
The area has had its fair share of rarities over the years, including the following first records for the UAE:
- Intermediate Egret (December 1994 at Ramtha Tip)
- Lesser White-fronted Goose (November 1996 at Ramtha Tip)
- White-breasted Waterhen (November 1992 at Ramtha Tip)
- Mediterranean Gull (January 1996 at Ramtha Tip)
- Sabine's Gull (June 1991 at Ramtha Tip)
- two of only eight UAE records of White-throated Kingfisher (November 1990 and winter 1992/93 at Ramtha Lagoons)
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
It consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border.
Entry fee:
Adult:15 AED
Children under 12 years free
Timing: 2.30pm-6.30pm
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border. The centre comprises 86 hectares (210 acres) of protected habitat and has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
The centre, which was opened in 2015 by the ruler of Sharjah, Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, is operated by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah Government and conducts golf-buggy tours around the extensive preservation area, which features a number of hides or observation points. An active educational program is maintained, encouraging visits from local schools. The centre also offers an on-site café, a souvenir store and interactive educational games for children. At the core of the visitor centre is a long, soundproofed gallery which allows visitors to view the birds without disturbing them.
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border.[2] The centre comprises 86 hectares (210 acres) of protected habitat and has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.[1]
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border.[2] The centre comprises 86 hectares (210 acres)
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE.
It consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools.
Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border and comprises some 4.5 square kilometres of protected habitat.
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Wasit Wetland Centre is a conservation area in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It preserves an area of a type of wetland (sabkha or salt plain) once common along the western coastal plains of the UAE and consists of a visitor centre with viewing points to both captive and wild birds, as well as extensive areas of dunes, mud flats, salty lagoons and freshwater pools. Located in the northern Sharjah suburb of Wasit, the centre runs along the Sharjah/Ajman border. The centre comprises 86 hectares (210 acres) of protected habitat and has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019
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Sharjah Wasit Wetland Center is a beautiful place for tourists in visit in Sharjah. It is having a migratory bird zoo and 5 miles park visit in motorised vehicle. It is must place to visit if you are residing in UAE.
ഷാർജാ വാസിത് അടുത്ത് ദേശാടന കിളികളുടെ സ്വന്തം വാസ സ്ഥലം. അവിടെ മാൻ ഉണ്ട് കൊക്കു ഉണ്ട് പരുന്ത് ഉണ്ട് എലാം ഉണ്ട്. കുട്ടികൾക്ക് ഈ സ്ഥലം ഒരുപാട് ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടും.
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