Wasit Nature Reserves

A 4.5 square kilometre area that has previously been used for dumping trash, has now been

converted into a beautiful nature reserve, with birds flocking from around the world. The Wasit Nature Reserve located on the Sharjah-Ajman border, was declared a protected area in 2007 by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. It’s a flourishing area that allows visitors to have a closer look at rare birds and other wetland species. The nature reserve houses four natural lagoons attracting around 150 species of birds, both migratory and resident, throughout the year. Read more: http://gulfnews.com/guides/life/community/11-of-the-best-natural-hidden-gems-in-the-uae-1.1883234