NCW Records Over 10,000 Migratory Waterbirds in Farasan Islands Reserve During 2025 Winter Census

 The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has recorded more than 10,000 migratory waterbirds in the Farasan Islands Reserve, according to the results of the winter waterbird census conducted in early 2025. The findings reaffirm the reserve’s status as a key stopover point along the Red Sea and an important hub on international migration routes.
 The center reported that monitoring teams documented 45 species of waterbirds, reflecting the reserve’s rich biodiversity and its capacity to provide safe, food-rich habitats for migratory birds during transit, rest, and feeding.
 NCW explained that these results fall within the framework of its environmental monitoring program, which aims to enhance the efficiency of environmental management and support wildlife sustainability. It noted that the Farasan Islands Reserve is among the Kingdom’s most significant environmental sites, owing to its unique marine and coastal ecosystems, which attract large numbers of migratory species and help maintain ecological balance in the Red Sea.