Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours
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...
For those who are passionate about birding and wildlife, Tanzania stands out as a paradise. Home to over 1,155 bird species, it boasts a diversity of habitats from lush rainforests to arid savannahs, each hosting unique avian life....
This is my third visit to Kerala State, India. The first was in May 2016 and lasted for a week; the second was in March 2019 for four days. This time I contacted Eldhose to do a 5-day...
Participants: AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan, Chris Lansdell and Graham Sorrie Written by: A Al-Sirhan Sri Lanka is officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. It was once known as Serendib, a name used...
Day 1: 28/03/2019 In the morning, I took a taxi to Pallikaranai Marshlands (12.948295, 80.223395), where I met Sajan, and upon arrival, I was impressed by the number and variety of birds. Birds were seen included the following:...
Part 2: Andaman Island 22-26 March 2019 Participants: Sajan Raju, Dr Saraswathivilasam S Suresh, Ajomon Thettekkad, AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan and our Guide Danish Trogon. Andaman is an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal to the west of Mynamar and...
Part 1: Kerala, India 18-21 March 2019 The main purpose of the trip is to visit Andaman Island with Sajan and Dr Saraswathivilasam S Suresh and a professional bird guide, Danish Trogan. Since I am already travelling to...
I booked two one-day birdwatching tours from Finnature (finnature.com). One on May 15th, in Oulu and another in Kuusamo on May 18th, 2017. According to Finnature, expected target species include the following: Target species in Oulu: Great Grey-,...
22/05/2016 at Masinagudi, Nilgiris County, Tamil Nadu (26 of which 5 lifers) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) 6, Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus) 1, Crested Honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) 1, White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) 1, Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) 1, Black Kite (Milvus...
20/05/2016 at Munnar, Idukki County (48 of which 31 lifers) Lesser Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) 50, Cotton Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) 7, Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2, Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) 3, Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) 3, Crested Honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus)...
The birding trip was all arranged and led by Sajan Raju, who did all the logistics, booked hotels, guides etc. I really recommend him as a tour guide to the southern part of India, he knows where the...
I went to Salalah for 4 days then to Muscat for the Asian Dowitcher. In Salalah I saw four of my target species which were the Pallas’s Fish Eagle (5th record if accepted), Malachite Kingfisher, Forest Wagtail, and...
I heard the news that the Malachite Kingfisher has arrived in Salalah, so decided to visit Salalah to see the wintering birds. I was hoping to see the Pin-tailed Snipe, Long-toed Stint, Watercock, White-breasted Waterhen, Small Pratincole, Cotton...
I was invited by Khalifa Al Dhaheri (from UAE) to join him in his second trip to SW KSA. Khalifa started planing for the trip three months ahead, he collected all necessary information including GPS coordinates. I booked...
Pekka and I went to Salalah, Oman for a four day birding. We met Dr Gary Brown who did bird with us. Below is a list of the birds we have seen: 5/09/2012 East Khawr Little Egret 2,...
My family and I decided to spend a two week holiday at Uzungöl resort, Turkey. We arrived late in the evening on 29th June. Uzungöl is a lake at altitude of 1120m above sea level, the coordinates of which are 40...