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Kuwait - Winter Sun Birding
Tour Code: KUW01A 10-day holiday to Kuwait for what is considered some of the Western Palaearctic's most exciting winter birding.
£3,995
£3,295
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Summary
Kuwait, a small country nestled along the Arabian Gulf, transforms into a haven for birdwatchers during the winter and provides the Western Palaearctic birder with opportunities to see species found nowhere else in the region. The cooler months, from November to March, attract an astonishing array of migratory birds seeking refuge from the harsh northern climes. Its geographic position, at the juncture of the Palaearctic, Africa and Asia, means that millions of migratory birds pass through each year between their northern breeding grounds and wintering area to the south and many stop to winter here at the northern limit of the Persian Gulf. With its unique blend of coast, wetlands, deserts, and green parks, Kuwait provides a vital winter refuge for a rich diversity of species.
Key birding hotspots include Jahra Pools Nature Reserve, Sulaibikhat Bay, and the Sabah Al Ahmad Nature Reserve. These areas teem with life during winter, hosting waders, waterfowl, and other migratory species. Among the most sought-after raptors are the Greater-spotted, Eastern Imperial and Steppe Eagles alongside Oriental Honey Buzzard and Asian Shikra. Winter visitors such as Grey Hypocolius are high on any birder's wanted list and wintering Western Palaearctic rarities such as Indian Roller and Eversmann’s Redstart are eminently possible. The Arabian Desert, meanwhile, offers a host of resident larks, chats, shrikes and warblers in expansive and iconic landscapes. The coasts and marshes play host to huge numbers of waders, gulls, terns, cormorants and flamingoes and most winters a few breeding stragglers such as Crab-plover and Socotra Cormorant may be present.
Kuwait's winter birding is not limited to nature reserves. Urban parks like Al Shaheed Park attract passerines, including warblers and shrikes, providing easy access to enjoy avian diversity. A growing community of local birdwatchers has increased our awareness of the birds of Kuwait and has made exploring Kuwait's avifauna accessible and rewarding.
For the European or North American birder, winter birding in Kuwait showcases the country’s ecological importance and offers an exciting escape from the bleak northern winter, blending excellent birding with the serenity of its varied landscapes.
- Superb, simple, single-centre birding holiday
- Sought-after Western Palaearctic species such as Grey Hypocolius, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Indian Roller & Crab-plover
- Classic desert birding with chances of seeing Black-crowned Sparrow-lark, Greater Hoopoe-lark & Arabian Lark
- Led by the country's top ornithologist
Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
A comfortable tourist hotel with private facilities throughout, chosen for its proximity to key birdwatching sites.
- Food:
All meals starting with breakfast on Day 2 and ending with dinner on Day 9.
Dates & Prices
2025
Tour Leader: AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan
AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan Alenezi is a vastly experienced Kuwaiti birdwatcher. He holds the positions of Chairman of the Kuwait Ornithological Rarities Committee (KORC), a council member of the Ornithological Society of The Middle East, The Caucasus, And Central Asia, and co-author of 'Birds of the Middle East (Helm Wildlife Guides)'.
2026
Tour Leader: AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan
AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan Alenezi is a vastly experienced Kuwaiti birdwatcher. He holds the positions of Chairman of the Kuwait Ornithological Rarities Committee (KORC), a council member of the Ornithological Society of The Middle East, The Caucasus, And Central Asia, and co-author of 'Birds of the Middle East (Helm Wildlife Guides)'.
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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