It is advised that players be aware of the flying Diseased Vultures, as they will attack in flight and have the terrible knack of knocking players from their mounts.
After players accept The Coffer of Promise, the Cradle is transformed into a lush oasis. All the mobs above, with the exception of the Vultures, are phased out. Reportedly the herbs found in this area prior to the phasing are also now unavailable!
During the Cataclysm beta, this area was known as the Shriveled Oasis.