The wildlife of Umm Al Quwain's nature reserves - in pictures

The northern emirate is the UAE's least populous, making it an ideal stopover for migratory birds

Large flocks of migratory flamingos are among the spectacular sights of Umm Al Quwain. WAM

Umm Al Quwain is also home to resident birds such as this striated heron. WAM

Socotra cormorants are among the Umm Al Quwain coast's breeding birds. WAM

The northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's least populous, making its coasts and nature reserves an ideal stopover for migratory birds. WAM

Large numbers of birds can be seen in Umm Al Quwain's nature reserves during migration periods. WAM

The Arabian sand gazelle is a common sight in the nature reserves of Umm Al Quwain. WAM

Flamingos coming in to land in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain. WAM

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