Summary
There are usually small numbers of Crab Plovers at South Beach, or on the sandy islands visible from the beach area and in the mangroves. On occasions up to 60 birds including juveniles.
Crab Plover (Dromas ardeola)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachIsland mangroves King Abdullah Monument Golf Course Search pictures of Crab Plover in KAUST | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 |