26/11/2010 at Abraq Al Habari
I visited the site with Mike & Sylvie Newey and Brian Foster. After checking several Robins and Chiff Chaffs we came across with Redstart type of bird. Eventually we were able to see wingbars and then I turned...
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20/11/2010 at Abraq Al Habari
Brian, Rainer Ertel and myself went this morning to Al Abraq where we met Mike Pope. Mike had already found Yellow-browed Warbler which we managed to see together. Other Mike’s birds that we were not able to see...
Kuwait Bird Sightings blog is now at birdsofkuwait.com
The Kuwait Bird Sightings blog has been transfered to a new server. It is now accessed at birdsofkuwait.com. The birdsofkuwait.com website will be in English language only and is dedicated solely to birds. It is now under construction...
18/11/2010 Eversmann’s Redstart continues its stay in Tulha
Update 19/11/2010 Eversmann’s Redstart was found this morning with some difficulties by Brian Foster et al. I visited Tulha this morning with expat birders Mark & Susan Chichester and German Rainer Ertel. After 15 mins the bird showed...
16/11/2010 Eversmann’s Redstart is still in Tulha
Update 17/11/2010 the bird is still in Tulha. Today I felt obligatory to follow up Eversmann’s Redstart in Tulha. I visited the place with Brian and within 10 mins we were able to relocate it. How long it...
15/11/2010 at Abraq Al Habari
Redwing 1, Mistle Thrush 2, European Robin 2, Eurasian Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 1, Common Kestrel 2, Siberian Stonechat 1.
14/11/2010 at Jahra East Oufall and Jahra Pool Reserve
At JEO: Little Egret 13, Greater Spotted Eagle 1,Western Great Egret 1 At JPR: Purple Swamphen 3, Common Moorhen 20, Water Rail 1, Eurasian Coot 5, White-spotted Bluethroat 5, Water Pipit 8, Little Grebe 3, Common Snipe 20, Common...
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...
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...
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...
23/10/2010 at Pivot Fields and Sulaibikhat Bay
Sylvia & Mike Newey, Brian and myself spent morning in Pivot fields enjoing of good variety of birds especially raptors. We had Black Kite c. 50, Eastern Imperial Eagle 3, Greater Spotted Eagle 2, Pallid Harrier 1, Kestrel...
22/10/2010 at Abraq Al Habari and SAANR
Weekly visit to Al Abraq with Brian didn’t produce much this time. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater 6, Red -breasted Flycatcher 6, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Redstart 1, Chiffchaff 10, Yellow-throated Sparrow 2, Cattle Egret 1 and Shikra 1. SAANR produced some...
18/10/2010 at Pivot Fields, and the 8th record of Rufous Turtle Dove on 17/10/2010
Yesterday at Pivot Fields Rashed Al-Hajji has photographed the 8th record of Rufous Turtle Dove. Today on 18/10/2010 at Pivot Fields: Greater Spotted Eagle 8, Eastern Imperial Eagle 2, Steppe Eagle 1, Black Kite 93, Long-legged Buzzard 3,...
16/10/2010 at Sabah Al Ahmad Natural Reserve (SAANR)
I visited the reserve with Mark & Susan Chichester, Austin Baird and Brian Foster this morning. First we checked “Hume’s wadi” for White-crowned Wheatear which was still present. Other birds there were 2 Mourning Wheatears and Blue Rock...
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...
14/10/2010 Rufous Turtle Dove the 7th record found by Mohd Khorshed
This morning Mohd Khorshed has found and photographed a Rufous Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis meena at Jahra Pool Reserve, this would be the 7th record if accepted by KORC. Rufous Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis meena by Mohd Khorshed