All About Wadi Degla Protected Area

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Wadi degla Maadi flash flood

Wildlife
Despite its proximity to the city, Wadi Degla is to a variety of wildlife including such large forms as the handsome Nubian Ibex and the Dorcas Gazelle. The Cairo Spiny Mouse is common as is the Red Fox and the Cape Hare. The caves form a habitat for bats like the Short-tailed Bats.
Among the reptiles the Horned Viper is seldom seen due to its remarkable ability to camouflage itself in the sand. The Fan-footed Gecko is much more visible as it climbs on rocks.
The birds are well represented, not least by the Honey Buzzard, the ubiquitous White-crowned Black Wheatear and the majestic Pharaoh's (Eagle) Owl.
In spring, after the rain, the wadi is carpeted with patches of annuals while a number of hardy perennials bloom throughout the year. Over 75 wild flowering plants are recorded from Wadi Degla, of which the most notable are the caper which mainly occupies the rocky slopes and cliffs of the wadi. Lycium, Atriplex , tamarisk and a single patch of the woody climber Cocculus grow on the sides of the wadi while zilla, ochradenus, zygophyllium and deerra occupy the wadi bed.
Among the medicinal plants are achillea and pylicaria.
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EgyptHeritage.com -PUBLICATIONS Activities Wadi Degla is a tranquil haven from the frantic pace of life in modern Cairo. It provides a variety of ways to relax including nature trails and bird watching. Biking, mountain climbing, and jogging are available for the more energetic. Camping out on quiet nights or arranging a picnic wi…

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محمية وادي دجلة - Wadi Degla يضم الوادى مجموعة من الكائنات الحية الحيوانية منها أنواع من الثدييات مثل الغزلان والتياتل والأرانب الجبلية والثعلب الأحمر والفأر ريشى الذيل والبيوض والفأر أب...

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برنامج الأمم المتحدة الانمائى بمصر

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Wadi Degla Exploration Society visit 18 Oct 2014 led by Tarek El-Mahdy Ahmed Yehia Hisham Yehia Chris O'Quinn Linda Nancy Zaazaa Dina Zulfikar accompanied by lady ranger Dr. Walaa Mansour- album 5 - Huge thank you to Mr. Ahmed Rashed - Manager of Wadi Degla Protected Area and all staff.

Wadi Degla Exploration Society visit 18 Oct 2014 led by Tarek El-Mahdy Ahmed Yehia Hisham Yehia Chris O'Quinn Linda Nancy Zaazaa Dina Zulfikar accompanied by lady ranger Dr. Walaa Mansour- album 6- Huge thank you to Mr. Ahmed Rashed - Manager of Wadi Degla Protected Area and all staff.

Wadi Degla Exploration Society visit 18 Oct 2014 led by Tarek El-Mahdy Ahmed Yehia Hisham Yehia Chris O'Quinn Linda Nancy Zaazaa Dina Zulfikar accompanied by lady ranger Dr. Walaa Mansour- album 5 - Huge thank you to Mr. Ahmed Rashed - Manager of Wadi Degla Protected Area and all staff.

UNDP Clean-up and hike in Wadi Degla Protected Area 18 October 2014

محمية وادى دجلة --
تاريخ الاعلان عنها كمحمية: 1999
مساحتها : 60كم2
نوعها : محمية أراضى صحراوية
المسافة من القاهرة : 10كم
يعتبر وادى دجلة من الأودية الهامة التى تمتد من الشرق إلى الغرب بطول حوالى 30 كم، ويمر بصخور الحجر الجيرى الذى ترسب فى البيئة البحرية خلال العصر الأيوسينى بالصحراء الشرقية (60مليون سنه) ، لذلك فهى غنية بالحفريات , ويبلغ ارتفاع تلك الصخور على جانبى الوادى حوالى 50 م ويصب فيه مجموعة من الأودية على الجانبين . يضم الوادى مجموعة من الكائنات الحية الحيوانية منها أنواع من الثدييات مثل :- الغزلان - التياتل - الأرانب الجبلية - الثعلب الأحمر - الفأر ريشى الذيل - البيوض - الفأر أبو شوك - الخفاش أبو ذيل الصغير وغيرها ، ومن الحشرات : الرعاش - أبو العيد - فراش النمر - أسد النمل وأنواع عديدة أخرى , كما تم تسجيل 18 نوعاَ من الزواحف . أثرت مياه الأمطار التى تتساقط من الشلالات المائية على صخور الحجر الجيرى على مر العصور حيث كونت ما يسمى دجلة كانيون الذى يشبه إلى حد ما "جراند كانيون بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية .http://gate.ahram.org.eg/Malafat/53/438/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A9.aspx

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ecooptionsegypt.com » Blog Archive » The Secretive Wildlife of Wadi Degla A lot of people wonder why Wadi Degla – located a few kilometers outside the area of Maadi – was ever given natural protectorate status. While it may appear to some to be nothing but a barren valley, Wadi Degla is in fact home to quite a large number of mammal, bird, reptile, insect and plant specie…

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