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Arabian Golden Sparrow perched on a branch

13/11/2010 at Abraq Al Habarii

After a week long vacation in Istanbul back to business again. I went this morning with Brian to Al Abraq and not for vain. First bird that caught our intention was yellow sparrow like species that turned out...

Red-wattled Lapwing standing on the ground

28-29/10/2010 at Jahra Farms

First I visited Jahra Farms alone on 28 October and today with Mike & Sylvia Newey and Brian Foster. Highlights of yesterday were Red-wattled Lapwing and Wryneck which were not seen today. However, we had today Grey Hypocolius...

Bluethroat standing on lawn

25/10/2010 at Kuwait International Golf Course

I did my weekly walk at KIGC this morning. Reason to go there is merely just to walk in nice green place but, of course, watch birds as well. One thing which is nice to follow is the...

Common Cuckoo perching on the ground

15/10/2010 at Abraq Al Habari

I did my my weekly trip to Al Abraq with Brian. Migration season is over and wintering birds are just arriving. No rarities were around yet. Even so it was enjoyable to watch birds there. One particularly tame...

Bonelli's Eagle in flight

08/10/2010 at SAANR

After morning visit to Al Abraq, which was relatively quiet, I headed with Brian to SAANR. Mike Newey joined us over there.  Main target was, of course, White-crowned Wheatear. We managed to relocate the bird pretty quickly. It...

Common Buzzard in flight

24/09/2010 at Abraq Al Habari

Brian and I visited Al Abraq in the morning. Especially Steppe Buzzards were on the move today. We saw over 30 birds on our way to and in Al Abraq. Other birds were: Booted Eagle 1, Pallid Harrier...

Yellow-throated Sparrow feeding on dates

17/09/2010 at Abraq Al Habari

I visited Al Abraq with Brian this morning. Inspite of heavy shooting we managed to see some interesting birds inluding: Yellow-throated Sparrow 2, Black -headed Bunting 2, Common Rose Finch 2, 1st. Red-breasted Flycatcher for this autumn, Spotted...

A Citrine Wagtail feeding on the ground

11/09/2010 at Abraq Al Habari

Back to Kuwait after long summer in Finland. First visit to Al Abraq produced 3 Egyptian Nightjars, Citrine Wagtail and some other interesting migrants like 6 Golden Orioles and Wryneck. Citrine Wagatil (Motacilla citreola)

Arabian Lark standing on the ground

25/05/2010 at SAANR

Season starts to be over by now. I had one Yellow Wagtail, one Spotted Flycatcher and one Norther Wheatear at Tulha – not much compared to fews weeks back. However, it was really nice to find juvenile Dunn’s...