Site details - Al-Warsen lakes, UAE

Al-Warsen lakes (formerly known locally as Wimpey Pits) is a complex of lakes covering 25 ha. in the residential development known as International City at 25° 09' 28.87"N, 55° 25' 00.46"E. It is the remnants of a much larger lake system that existed before the housing development was built.

Al-Warsen lakes

It is a prime site for winter ducks and waterbirds and is probably the only site in the UAE to hold purple gallinule. Several raptor species can be found in the winter with marsh harrier the most common. Also there is often a scaly-breasted munia flock in the area.

Recent rarities have included streak-throated swallow and mediterranean gull.

Scaly-breasted munia