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Special Report

Flying high with the majestic birds of UAE

From Purple Heron to Flamingoes, birds of different shades caught in action in the UAE



A beautiful Eurasian Hoopoe splaying its crown of feathers as it searches for grubs in the fresh grass in Al Majaz Park, Sharjah.
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A colourful Green Bee-eater keeping an eye open for the catch of the day in Dubai.
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A purple heron taking off from the tree tops in Al Qudra Desert in Dubai
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A Socotra Cormorant relaxing at Hameem beach in Abu Dhabi.
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A vibrant Grey Crowned Crane with silky feathers relaxing by the water at Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve in Dubai.
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A Common Sandpiper traipsing along a branch that hangs over the water in Ras Al Khaimah.
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A majestic Western Marsh Harrier stopping for a refreshing drink in Al Qudra, Dubai.
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A close up of a velvety Black Swan floating in Al Qudra Lake in Dubai.
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A sharp-eyed Osprey perched on a rock, looking for a morning meal in Ras Al Khaimah.
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A Striated Heron enjoying its catch from low river waters in Ras Al Khaimah.
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A Western Reef Heron in flight over Ras Al Khaimah mangrove’s edge.
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A Flamingo preening its feathers at Al Qudra Lake in Dubai.
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The always-beautiful Indian Rollers enjoying a beautiful sunrise in Al Marmoom Desert.
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A Gray Heron savouring morning breakfast in Ras Al Khaimah.
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A cute Little Owl sitting on a rock in the middle of the desert at the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve in Dubai.
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Morning glory in the Al Qudra desert
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An Osprey glides over the water looking for its next meal in Ras Al Khaimah
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Flamingos are enjoying the early morning vibe in Ras Al Khaimah
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A white Swan glides along in Al Qudra Lake, Dubai.
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The Black-winged stilt standing in water, waiting for breakfast to swim by.
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A Pin-tailed sandgrouse flying in Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, Dubai.
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