Lahbab Fields

25°03'42''N + 055°34'50''E

Lahbab Fields is an under-watched site consisting of two private, irrigated fields along the Dubai to Hatta Road. 

It is called Lahbab fields on page 42 in the Shell Birdwatching Guide.

Note: These are private fields belonging to the Royal Family, and although the two gates are often open, entry to the fields will be at the foreman's discretion.

Red-wattled Lapwing, Indian Roller, Little Green Bee-eater and Eurasian Hoopoe are common residents, plus migrant larks, wagtails, pipits and wheatears. The fields also draws in harriers and other birds of prey. Montagu's Harrier, Pallid Harrier and Bonelli's Eagle are regularly seen from September onwards with Richard's Pipit, Water Pipit and Tawny Pipit likely from October.

Egyptian Nightjar, Blyth's Pipit, Bimaculated Lark and Oriental Skylark have been found several times in the past and might be regular winter visitors. Other winter visitors include Greater Short-toed Lark, Siberian Stonechat, Isabelline Wheatear, Desert Wheatear and Corn Bunting.

It is one of UAE's few proven breeding sites for Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, which are present from March to October.

UAE rarities have included;

Greater White-fronted Goose (27.11.2001)

Sociable Lapwing (03.02.2006) at the southern field.