Purple Island - Al Khor, Qatar
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N 25° 41.281 E 051° 33.245
39R E 555597 N 2841250
This bird spotting shelter stands by the pedestriam access to the Purple Island, near Al Khor, in Qatar
Waymark Code: WM17TN3
Location: Qatar
Date Posted: 04/03/2023
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The Purple Island is a popular hangout for locals and more recently for foreigners visit Qatar. It's surrounded by water and mangroves. From the allocated parking area to the island there is a pedestrian pathway built in wood, and there is a bird spottinh shellter accessible from that pathway.
There are many species in the area. You can consult a good list of spottings here:
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The most common are Eurasian/Green-winged Teal, White-eared Bulbul and Green Sandpiper.
Park Name: Purple Island
Sponsoring Organization: Governamental
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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This is a small wooden shelter to observe birds
Parking Coordinates: N 25° 41.191 W 051° 33.279
Website: Not listed
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