Sightings

Streak-throated Swallow in flight

06/12/2013 at Jahra Pool Reserve

At the end of the day we visited Jahra Pool Reserve hoping to see Baillon’s Crake which didn’t show up. However, Dennis O’Sullivan spotted a hirundine that we thought in the beginning to be Brown-throated Martin. Just after...

Baillon's Crake perching on ground

05/12/2013 at JPR

Eurasian Spoonbill 4, Pallid Swift 2, Baillon’s Crake 1, Little Grebe 4, Purple Swamphen 15, Black-necked Grebe 2, Mallard 3, Moorhen 50, Western great Egret 1, Eurasian Teal 2, Eurasian Coot 25, Greater Flamingo 17.

Western Black Redstart perching on a branch

29/11/2013 at Al-Abraq

This morning I went to Al-Abraq to find the Zitting Cisticola that I couldn’t see very well yesterday. It flies high then it dips itself directly into the dense alfalfa crops. I only managed to get some flight...

Common Chaffinch perching on ground

29/11/2013 at Al Abraq Al Habari

I went to Al Abraq in hope to find Zitting Cisticola which was found on previous day. I managed to see the bird with AbdulRahman’s kind help. I didn’t get any picture but others did. This is 6th...

Few records in recent days in various locations

Last time when Eversmann’s Redstart was seen was Friday Nov. 22nd in Al Abraq. Next day I photographed White-throated Kingfisher in Tulha, SAANR. Today I found Persian Wheatear at Al Zour ridge. There were also 2-3 Mourning Wheatears.

Goldcrest perched on tree trunk

16/11/2013 at Al Abraq Al Khabari

I visited Al Abraq this morning alone. Almost the first bird that I saw was Eversmann’s Redstart. Male bird showed up very well. Other birders came soon to photograph the bird. I saw also Mustached Warbler, Blue Rock...

Sand Martin perched on barbed wire

14/09/2013 at Jahra Pool Reserve

Highlight of the day was 93 Little Egrets in the reserve alone! the highest daily count ever. Bar-tailed Godwit 3, Greenshank 1, Sandwich Tern 8, Purple Heron 1, Common Kingfisher 1, White-throated Kingfisher 2, Common Cuckoo 1, Ferruginous...