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Capturing the majestic wilderness of the UAE

Birds, hares, and reptiles captured in all their splendor in their natural habitat

The desert of the UAE, specifically the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Some are residents, while many use these habitats as their transit homes. Here are some of Mother Nature's spectacular creations.

A fiery-eyed Pharaoh eagle owl makes the sunrise even more spectacular.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A blue-cheeked bee-eater attempts to catch a dragonfly.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The great cormorant, a winter visitor to Al Qudra Lake, displays its graceful wings.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
An owl flaunts its wings. Those yellow eyes are captivating.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
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The mute swan offers a fabulous wing display.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
An osprey after a failed dive.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A black-tailed godwit in flight.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A little grebe shimmers in the early morning glow.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A majestically perched and scanning black-eared kite.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
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An Arabian hare tries to remain motionless in the shallow scrapings under bushes as a means of protection.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The purple swamphen, a long-legged wader with striking red eyes.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The grey-crowned crane, largely found in Africa, is spotted in Al Qudra Lake, Dubai.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The purple heron, a winter transient to the desert lakeside.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The greater spotted eagle, one of the larger migratory birds of prey seen in the deserts of the UAE during winters.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
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The little egret, an aquatic bird, feeds in shallow water and on land.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The Egyptian nightjar displays its glowing golden wings.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A spectacular display by the hoopoe.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A flock of flamingos making their landing.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
A black swan in-flight display.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
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A white-winged tern in flight.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
The Namaqua dove, a resident with a long tail in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
Desert monitors are cold-blooded ectotherms whose behaviour depends on the temperature.
Image Credit: Venki Ramasubhramoni
Venki Ramasubhramoni
Venki Ramasubhramoni is a banker with a passion for wildlife photography. He has been living in Dubai for over 14 years. [Instagram@framesbyvenki]
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