CRAB PLOVER
Found throughout the year (though scarce from May to July). Regular on Abu Dhabi Island in small numbers, but a visitor is probably not guaranteed a sighting here and the birds are often distant. Also seen regularly in Al Jazirah Khor (search with a scope from the large sign above the roundabout at 25.719312N , 55.860869E). Occasionally seen along the east coast, particularly flying offshore along the Fujairah/Kalba coastline but, again, this is a long shot. The single best site , by some margin, is/was Khor al-Beida, but with access problems and development it is now a difficult site to visit, but not impossible. If you have a 4WD vehicle you can drive off the main coastal motorway at 25.512756N , 55.601779E and continue past the two new villa estates to the khor itself. If you are in a conventional vehicle, park at the last villa estate and walk down. It is best to visit several hours before high tide and enjoy the roost but some birds, usually more distantly, can usually be found on low tides as well. Note that very high tides or disturbance will push the birds to inaccessible roosts.