Wildlife photographer resting on a rocky mountain slope in the UAE

Field Journal

Stories from the field

Trip reports, herping nights, ethics and photography lessons from the UAE and Lebanon.

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UAE Wildlife Photography Trips: Shorebirds, Vipers, and Desert Discoveries

In early September, Ras Al Khaimah revealed its hidden treasures — from elusive shorebirds like the Eurasian Oystercatcher and Crab Plover to desert vipers and the rare False Cobra. By focusing on lesser-visited habitats close to home, I aim to document all of the UAE’s wildlife — birds, mammals, and herpetofauna — while offering guided trips that bring others into the heart of these wild encounters.

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