Sightings

Levant Sparrowhawk perching on a tree

02/10/2009 at Abraq Al Habari

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...

Socotra Cormorant perched on a bouy

22/09/2009 Khiran area by boat

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...

Eurasian Golden Oriole perched on a branch

18/09/2009 at Jahra Farms

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,...

Northern Shoveler swimming in water

16/09/2009 at Jahra Pool Reserve

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...

Black-tailed Godwit standing in water

10/09/2009 at Jahra Pool Reserve

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...

Indian Roller perched on date palm tree

07/09/2009 at Jahra Farms

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...