As spring comes and temperatures start to rise in Africa, flocks of
white storks are seen blanketing the sky along the Red Sea coast,
coming from southern and central Africa and heading to central and
southern Europe.
Researchers at natural reserves in the Red Sea area described this
as the annual migration from Africa to Europe before summer comes.
Swarms of storks were seen in the sky over Hurghada, Gouna and
Safaga and tourists, amazed by the migrating birds, took photos of them.
Environmental researcher Mohamed Abdel Ghany said the migration of
birds from Africa to Europe usually takes place in February and March
after their eggs hatch, then they return to Europe with their young.
“These birds stop in several areas along the Red Sea to rest, including
Marsa Alam, Hurghada, Gouna and the reserves at the northern islands.”
Ahmed Ghallab, another researcher, said the Environment Ministry,
in collaboration with companies producing wind power north of Hurghada,
discussed safe ways to install wind turbines away from the birds'
migratory path.
The work plan, according to Ghallab, includes environmental
monitoring of the whole area during spring, as well as sending
researchers to other countries to train in the use of radars at wind
farms.
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