Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours
Jal Al Zor Namaqua Dove Oena capensis8, Steppe Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor pallidirostris1, Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina1, White-crowned Wheatear Oenanthe leucopyga3, Mourning Wheatear Oenanthe lugens2, Eastern Mourning Wheatear Oenanthe lugens persica1, Persian Wheatear Oenanthe chrysopygia1, House Sparrow...
Sightings: Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata 1, Gadwall Mareca strepera strepera 4, Eurasian Teal Anas crecca crecca 1, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 1, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 1, Pallid Swift Apus pallidus 3, Water Rail Rallus aquaticus 1,...
Jahra Pool Reserve 15/10/2025: Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata 25, Mallard Anas platyrhynchos 1, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 30, Pallid Swift Apus pallidus 8, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 10, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 15, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus...
I spent three hours before sunset observing the migrating Steppe Eagles and other birds. It was a splendid experience, witnessing these majestic birds of prey up close. The list of birds seen: Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus 1, Greater...
Highlight of the day is a Shikra caught in flight. List of birds seen: Common Quail Coturnix coturnix 2, Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus 1, Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 8, White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis...
I headed out in the afternoon after hearing the news about a Shikra and some interesting migrating birds in the Abraq Al Habari.
Jahra Pool Reserve 19/09/2024 Grey-headed Swamphen 2, Common Snipe 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Wood Sandpiper 2, Little Stint 28, White-throated Kingfisher 1, Turkestan Shrike 2, Isabelline Shrike 3, Woodchat Shrike 1, Greater Short-toed Lark 24, Ehrenberg’s Redstart (Phoenicurus...
Jahra Pools Reserve: Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 2, Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis 17, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 44, Namaqua Dove Oena capensis 7, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 17, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 5, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus...
A visit to the coastal area, at KISR side, on a scorching summer day, just before noon, revealed clear signs of migration as both migrating and wintering birds began to arrive. European Bee-eaters were feeding on the wing...
Oman is home to some unique bird species that are hard to find in the northern part of Arabia. Among these is the Sooty Falcon, a breeding species considered vulnerable by BirdLife International, with a limited range restricted...
Participants: six participants, one leader, and one guide ‘AbdulRahman Alsirhan’ Written by: A Alsirhan Introduction: We were fortunate to see all the possible endemic species. The Arabian Lark was not targeted as it doesn’t occur in Asir and...
by Birdsofkuwait.com Participants: Aidan Kelly, Dermot Omahony, Chris Straw, AbdulRahman Alsirhan (tour guide) Written by: A Alsirhan All photographs by Alsirhan Introduction: We were fortunate to see all the possible endemic species. The Arabian Lark was not targeted...
Yesterday, I received a WhatsApp message from Mohammad Khorshed reporting a Western Jackdaw sighting at the Oxygen Gym in Sabah Al-Salem. I was fortunate enough to observe the bird myself. Should this be accepted by KORC, it will...
Today is eBird October Big Day, so I decided to go to Jahra Pools Reserve; migration is still going on; I enjoyed two Booted Eagles flying overhead together, resident birds included two lapwing species and a number of...
I am experiencing my first autumn birding in Kuwait this season! I was away from the country before, so I anticipate observing some bird migration. Despite the hot weather, I chose to go birdwatching today, eager to witness...
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