Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours
I checked quite thoroughly Jahra Farms for Indian Roller this morning. I found only one European Roller.( However, Rashed photographed Indian Roller at Pivot Fields yesterday). At Jahra Farms I saw also a flock of 4 Grey Hypocolius...
Today we had 6 people visiting Al Abraq. Many migrating birds had moved on toward their wintering grounds. But even so there is always something interesting to see. Highlight this morning was Mountain Chiffchaff which Brian picked up....
Regular visit to Al Abraq with Brian and Rick produced following records: Spotted Eagle of morph ‘fulvescens’ 1, Black Kite 7, Pallid Harrier 1, Steppe Buzzard 3, Sparrowhaw 3, Shikra 2, Laughing Dove 3, Namaqua Dove 1, Scops...
SAANR provided to be a Steppe Eagle day. When I arrived to reserve with Simon desert was littered with Steppe Eagles. We estimated c. 60 Eagles but we saw only part of them. Strong wind kept them on...
Rick, Brian and myself once again visited Al Abraq on Friday morning. First it looked that the place is quiet. After 1 hour or so good birds started to turn up including Shikra, Levant Sparrowhawk, adult male Red-breasted...
We had opportunity to go for birding in Khiran by boat. Mike, Brian and myself were really excited of this trip. We had 6 Socotra Cormorants and we were able to photograph them from close range. Normally Socotra...
I visited this morning Jahra Farms with Brian Foster and Simon Price. We saw among others these birds: Indian Roller 1, Barn Swallow 6, House Martin 1, Yellow Wagtail 15, White-cheeked Bulbul 4, Bluethroat 1, White-throated Robin 1,...
I visited with Simon Price JPR this morning. Birds seen were: Little Grebe 3, Glossy Ibis 1, Shoveler 2, Garganey 6, Little Crake 10, Moorhen 100, Purple Swamp-hen 1, Avocet 9, Black-winged Stilt 50, Collared Pratincole 3, Ringed...
This morning I visited with Brian Foster Tulha and later on JPR. Birds seen in Tulha: Black Kite 1, Marhs Harrier 2, Quail 1, Isabelline Shrike 1, Red-backed Shrike 1, Masked Shrike 1, Steppe Grey Shrike 1, Golden...
This morning I visited with Gary Brown JPR. Since the reserve has been managed well and shooters have been kept outside. In a case that they have sneaked in early morning like a week ago the police arrested...
It was nice to see old friend, Indian Roller, which I farewelled in last May before going for summer holidays. Originally the bird was found by Rashed Al Hajji on 10th. October 2008 and it has stayed ever...
Al Abraq is always a good place to visit and I went there with Brian Foster who is back in Kuwait. The birds seen were: European Roller 2, Hoopoe 10, Black Kite 1, Yellow Wagtail 25, Spotted Flycatcher...
Pivot Fields provided a good view of ongoing migration. Hoopoes, European Rollers, Bee-eaters etc. are on the move. Hoopoe 12, European Bee-eater 10, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater 6, European Roller 1, Cattle Egret 15, Purple Heron 2, Grey Heron 2,...
I visited Al Abraq with Simon this morning. Many migrants were still around but not anymore in big numbers. Common Buzzard 2, Cattle Egret 2, Squacco Heron 3, Corncrake 1, European Nightjar 1, White-throated Robin 3, Tree Pipit...
Season is not over yet but last visitors have left Kuwait. Last group including Chris Bell, Douglas Barr and Richard Stevenson were mainly after Socotra Cormorant, Basra Reed Warbler and Syke’s Warbler. They managed to see all target...
Having a chance to visit JEO today during high tide provided me a nice views of Red Phalarope. Other notable birds were c. 100 Red-necked Phalaropes 2 Cuckoos, 2 Glossy Ibises, 2 Lesser Grey Shrikes and Greater Sandplover to mention...