06/10/2012 at Al Abraq Al Habari

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I visited Al Abraq with Christine this morning. No sign of Levant Sparrowhawk or Peregrine but we found Short-eared Owl instead. We saw several Steppe Buzzards, two Pallid Harriers, few Sparrowhawks and very interesting looking European Honey Buzzard. I have never seen this kind of color morph. We also photographed European Nightjar.

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus بُومَةٌ صَمْعَاءُ

Light morph juvenile European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) with black mask

European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus عُقَيِّبٌ عَسَلِيَّةٌ أُوْرُوبِيَّةُ