Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours
Abraq Al-Habari (12/09/2018): European Honey–buzzard Pernis apivorus 1, Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus 1, Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus 3, Montagu’s Harrier Circus pygargus 1, Black-eared Kite Milvus migrans lineatus 3, Steppe Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus 6, Eurasian Scops–Owl Otus scops 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 8,...
Jahra Pools Reserve (10/09/2018): Garganey Spatula querquedula 1, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 2, Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus 1, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 30, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 10, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 1, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus...
Passerine migration is picking up momentum in the last few days, but raptor migration has not yet started, although a single Steppe Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier have been seen no eagles seen yet. The...
Birds were seen at Jahra Pools Reserve: Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 1, Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis 1, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 1, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 2, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus 3, Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 2, Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius 2, Ruff Calidris...
Al-Shallal’s Farm: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 4, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 4, Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla 1, Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio 1, Mauryan Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor pallidirostris 1, Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor 2, Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator 1, Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus 4,...
Today I went to JPR just a couple of hours before sunset. I found this strange-looking Temminck’s Stint. Although it looks oiled, the plumage is a bit browner than usual and a rufous tinge to sides of neck,...
A couple of hour at each site produced the following: Jahra Pools Reserve: Garganey Spatula querquedula 20, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 1, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 12, Namaqua Dove Oena capensis 1, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 11, Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 2, Eurasian Oystercatcher...
Omar Al-Shaheen has found a White-eyed Gull this afternoon at Jahra Pools Reserve, a first for Kuwait! I went their after receiving the a call from Omar, and together with other birders we were delighted to see the...
This morning Dr. Aref Al-Awadi of Environmental Lens group has found a Pied Stonechat, the 2nd for Kuwait if accepted by KORC. The first was on 20 May 2011. I went there and had a good chance to...
Bassel Abi Jummaa found today a Collared Flycatcher, the second record for Kuwait if accepted by KORC. I went there and saw the bird; it is a Kuwaiti tick for me, thanks to Basel. Also, Basel found a...
I tried to relocate the Basra Reed Warbler that was seen at Al-Shaheed Park yesterday, but failed. However the Eastern Cinereous Bunting was a nice find. Al-Shaheed Park: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 5, Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis 3,...
Al Jahra Pools Natural Reserve: Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus 1, Purple Heron Ardea purpurea 1, Osprey Pandion haliaetus 1, Spotted Crake Porzana porzana 2, Little Crake Zapornia parva 1, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus 5, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus ...
First day 12/11/2017: We started at Al-Shallal’s Farm, where we hoped to find some rarities such as the Eversmann’s Redstart, but it was quiet there, we had our first White-eared Bulbul there. Birds that were seen there: Eurasian...
I started birding this morning with Guy Mirgain and Jean Schmitz. We searched for the martins from 6:50 am to 1:30 pm, but did not see the martins. Later we learnt that they were seen in the reserve...
This mourning Terry Boss and I started at Jahra Pools Reserve, our main target was Turkestan Shrike on his last day in Kuwait. We managed to see one, saw also Mountain Chiffchaffs and a Crested Honey Buzzard. Jahra...
The Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor was found yesterday. This is its 4th year since it started wintering in Kuwait with the Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus flocks. The Lesser Flamingo was first record was on 03/12/2007, the second on 16/01/2010.