Port Said, a city at the crossroads of international trade, linking routes between East and West, is also an important stop for birds migrating towards Africa. Located 167 kilometers northeast of Cairo, Port Said stretches along the Mediterranean coast and borders Lake Manzala to the south. The Port Said International Bird Watching and Photography Festival is set to return for its second edition in February 2024 coinciding with the arrival of migratory birds seeking refuge during the winter season. After long, arduous migration trips, waterfowl, waders, flamingos, and countless other species rest in Egyptian wetlands before migrating to the rest of Africa. The festival is marked as the first event of its kind, not only in Egypt but also in the Middle East. Organizers are extending an open invitation to nature and wildlife enthusiasts, as well as amateur and professional photographers, to a chance to capture glimpses of the beauty of Egypt’s rich biodiversity. “The festival is a collaboration between the Port Said Governorate, the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Activation, Ashtum Al Gamil Natural Reserve, and two NGOs: Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE) and the Wildlife Photography in Egypt Association….
The Port Said International Bird Watching and Photography Festival is Returning for a Second Edition
October 29, 2023
