Climate Change Disrupts Movement of Migratory Birds to Egypt

Climate change has affected the movement and numbers of migratory birds to Egypt, with the arrival of new species, the disappearance of old species, and the threat of other extinction.

Egypt receives annually dozens of species of migratory birds from Europe to enjoy its warm climate in winter.

While environmental researchers say that Egypt is making many efforts to protect birds, the latter cannot quickly adapt to this change.

According to Hosni Asran, an environmental researcher at the Salouga Island and Ghazal Reserve in Aswan Governorate, southern Egypt: One of the reasons for the migration of birds, in general, is the search for a suitable place to live and obtain food.

The season of bird migration to Egypt begins from August 15 until early November and returns to Europe during the period from March 15 to May 25 annually.

Aswan, famous for its warmer winter weather, is one of the distinguished destinations for migratory birds.

More than 100 species of birds pass inside Egypt during the migration season, some of them head toward the deserts, and some of them toward the water.