Azraq Wetland Reserve
Azraq Wetland Reserve
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RDS61
Chester, UK2,035 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The wetlands are not very extensive and the trail is very short. On the day we went in April, there was very little wildlife in the park. In the hide overlooking the lake we spotted a few night herons and coots, but little else. Not worth driving there in my opinion.
Written 23 April 2023
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Susan S
Jerusalem, Israel166 contributions
Dec 2019
I didn't want to visit the reserve, in anticipation of feeling depressed about the failure to preserve the site. But we had free transport and entry from the Azrak lodge so we did it. Much of the reserve is now wasteland without water. But it is a quiet getaway nonetheless and I enjoyed the peaceful solitude. There is a circular track to follow and one can see Umayyad retaining walls to separate the fresh from soda springs. The visitor Center is nice and has a little museum.
Written 7 January 2020
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Andersonsabroad
Paphos District, Cyprus356 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We visited with our daughter (16) who has special needs. The shorter of the 2 trails was just right for her. It has a very friendly and helpful guy on the desk. Very reasonable entry fee 8jd each. It was clean and well kept. We had read some other reviews that weren’t all that positive but we were very pleased. It helped us explain to our daughter what the lack of water is doing for nature and the environment. Unfortunately, no wild buffaloes but several birds (and it is out of season). We will visit again (in season) and take a picnic as a lovely seating area. Very peaceful after the hustle and bustle of Amman
Written 20 June 2022
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Aleksandra B
Lovinac, Croatia186 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
It is very nice place. Reading the posts and looking into the pictures on how it looked like just 50-60 years ago makes you think and hopefully reminds you that water would be used cautiously as it is precious. Not only for humans but for many other creatures and plants. And without those we can’t live either.
Lovely place to have a walk around. Educational for both, children and adults.
Lovely place to have a walk around. Educational for both, children and adults.
Written 5 March 2022
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Shashitha
Singapore, Singapore308 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
Place for nature lovers. Sad to see loss of much of the vast wetlands this used to be. Being there will open your eyes to the consequences of the loss of the world's wetlands. Only got to see a few water birds in my visit in November.
Written 24 November 2022
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Tabaki2010
Moscow, Russia47 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
Unfortunately this place is slowly dying year by year due to the water pumping. Just twenty years ago it was a big beautiful oasis in the surrounding desert. Now it looks like dried earth and a few ponds about few acres each only. There are some fishes and birds to watch however. We saw few egrets and some turtledoves. There is birdwatching hut on site so don't forget your telescope or binocular.
RSCN is trying to keep this place by providing some water flow in. I hope that our admission fee will help this place to survive.
Those who want to visit will face the absence of the road signs so I would suggest to find this place using GPS coordinates N31.834620° E36.819886°
RSCN is trying to keep this place by providing some water flow in. I hope that our admission fee will help this place to survive.
Those who want to visit will face the absence of the road signs so I would suggest to find this place using GPS coordinates N31.834620° E36.819886°
Written 10 May 2012
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Mary S
Okehampton, UK155 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
We got a guided tour of the reserve late afternoon in last few hours before sunset. We headed out in a safari viewing truck over the edge of the old wetlands, into an area of dry desert. There were lovely areas of black desert with wind polished ventifacts over the surface, giving a sort of shimmer in the low angled sun. There was plenty of bird life around, including different birds of prey, doves as well as possible sightings of sand grouse.
There were small pools allowing various small finches to drink, we saw Ortolans in a small flock. Faraway in the distance we saw the wild donkeys, small groups moving around the dry vegetated habitats. But the highlight of the trip for several of us, were good views of a wolf, hunting over the edge of the range. It was not captive bred, so has got into the reserve area when the fence was down during the replacement of the fence last year.
There were various other antelope species which are captive bred, and these were easily seen around the compound were the conservation breeding programme was running.
There are other pools over by the nature reserve buildings, but obviously a lot of biodiversity losses were incurred in the drying out in 1990's.
There are small pools and walkways by the nature centre, which tells the story of the drying of the wetland area and allows a glimpse of the fish species that's extinct in the wild.
This is one of the lesser known reserve sites and there is a small hotel run by rsnc close by with craft workshops producing soaps, ostrich egg shell ornaments and lampshades.
There were small pools allowing various small finches to drink, we saw Ortolans in a small flock. Faraway in the distance we saw the wild donkeys, small groups moving around the dry vegetated habitats. But the highlight of the trip for several of us, were good views of a wolf, hunting over the edge of the range. It was not captive bred, so has got into the reserve area when the fence was down during the replacement of the fence last year.
There were various other antelope species which are captive bred, and these were easily seen around the compound were the conservation breeding programme was running.
There are other pools over by the nature reserve buildings, but obviously a lot of biodiversity losses were incurred in the drying out in 1990's.
There are small pools and walkways by the nature centre, which tells the story of the drying of the wetland area and allows a glimpse of the fish species that's extinct in the wild.
This is one of the lesser known reserve sites and there is a small hotel run by rsnc close by with craft workshops producing soaps, ostrich egg shell ornaments and lampshades.
Written 7 May 2013
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Aikmaster
Nijmegen4 contributions
Technically, the wetland does not exsist any more. It used to be fed by springs, but they dried up about 15 years ago because of over pumping to suply Amman, Irbid and farm land of fresh water. The great mud flats used to be flooded every year, but that did not happen for many years now. Because the RSCN floods some pools with drinking water there are still some nice spots and some birds can be spotted. Worth a visit when you are in the area.
Written 1 November 2007
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,749 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This wetland is a must visit. It tells us about how this used to be a thriving oasis in the desert but now it has shrunk to such a small size because of over pumping to Aman. This is protected by the royal conservation society of Jordan. You have to pay 8 jd to enter to take a trek around the oasis unless you are staying in azraq lodge then its free to enter. There is an interpretive section where you can see azraq fish and the animals that existed in this area. The oasis is a very cool place with fish and birds. Even though it was extremely hot it was a relaxing walk. Definitely go upto the terrace area for a view.
Written 7 June 2018
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stonewithnomoss
Duhok, Iraq893 contributions
Jul 2017
This place is just a shadow of what it used to be and even the little bit remaining is just enchanting. Jordan is water hungry and the influx of millions more people is putting even more stress on the country's resources. Taking care of Azraq should be just as high a priority as taking care of refugees. This is a HUGELY important rest stop for migrating birds... when it's gone, the ecological impact might be disasterous for not only Jordan but the world.
Written 23 July 2017
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Has anyone been there in 2021? Is there are water left in the wetland?
Written 17 November 2021
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