Bar al Hikmann wetland reserve – Expedition Diary Day 10
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The Bar Al Hikmann wetland reserve is an internationally recognised site for migratory birds. Its mudflats have some of the highest densities of shorebirds in the world and it’s geographical position makes a key point on the West Asian – East Africa flyway route for migratory waterbirds.
With its rich biodiversity and local efforts to protect, conserve and record the wetland, this was going to be a key place for the Jewel of Arabia Team to visit.
Mark sits down to talk to Aziza Al Adhoobi who is leading the some of the work to get protected status for the wetlands and while also being heavily involved in the fieldwork around the reserve.
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