The most commonly seen sea birds are herons, cranes and seagulls. There are more than 12 species of herons, the most common being the grey heron (Ardea Cinerea Rectirostris) or Maakana in Dhivehi.
Where to see them?
You can very easily spot grey heron walking around the islands or standing motionless in shallow water hunting for small fishes.
Their favorite location is the rocky beach near Ocean Breeze, our fine dining restaurant at Ayada Maldives.