Irkaya Farm (Al Rekayya)

Irkaya Farm, also known as Al Rekayya, sits off Abu Samra Road about 50km southwest of Doha and has recorded around 200 bird species on a good day, including the globally endangered Sociable Lapwing. It's a working agricultural area rather than a designed visitor attraction, so it's not particularly family-friendly and the gates close by around 10am on Fridays, which makes it one for early risers and dedicated wildlife photographers. There's no entry fee and no facilities, just fields, native scrub and a lot of birdlife if you time your visit for the winter migration season.

Suitable for: Adults, Solo
Price: Free
Duration: 1-2 hours, early morning
Opening hours: Closes around 10:00 AM on Fridays; variable other daysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Booking: Walk-in friendly
Best season: winter
Parking & accessibility: Informal roadside parking only.
Facilities & what to bring: No facilities; bring binoculars, water and go early for the best bird activity.

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