Sightings

02/12/2008 at Abraq Al Habari

Siskin, Penduline Tit & Dark-throated Thrush were still present. Long-legged Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Siskin 1, Penduline Tit 2, Blackbird 1, Song Thrush 2, Dark-throated Thrush 1, Robin 1, Blackstart 1, White Wagtail 5, Water Pipit 2, Meadow Pipit...

Common Myna and Bank Myna on ground

28/11/2008 at Jahra Farms

Song Thrush 10+, Dark-throated Trush 1, Robin 2, Grey Hypocolius 1, White-throated Kingfisher 2, Barred Warbler 1, Common Myna 4, Bank Myna 8, Rose-ringed Parakeet 3, Sparrowhawk 1, Indian Roller 1, White Wagtail 4, Bluethroat 1, Isabelline Shrike...

27/11/2008 at Abraq Al Habari

Today Rick spotted a large thrush and I managed to identify it as Mistle Thrush. Also Oriental Turtle Dove was still present. Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 1, Mistle Thrush 1, Oriental Turtle Dove 1, Penduline Tit 1, Robin...

Afghan Babbler Argya huttoni

24/11/2008 at Abdaly Farms

At least two Common Babblers have arrived to their traditional breeding site. I didn’t want to push them at this time. After couple of record shots I left birds hoping that they will settle and breed again. Common Babbler 2,...

22/11/2008 at Jahra Farms

After couple of hours search of Buff-bellied Pipit at JEO in vain Rick and me decided to visit Jahra Farms. Soon after our arrival Abdulmohsen Al-Suraye joined us. First target was Indian Roller which was found very quickly. However,...

21/11/2008 at Abraq Al Habari

Al Abraq seems to offer almost every time something new. Today we (Rick and myself) saw three rare birds. First one was Yellow-browed Warbler that has probably stayed for a long time there. Second rare bird was European...

20/11/2008 at Jahra East Outfall

This morning I wanted to take a close look at pipits (Meadow, Water and Buff-bellied Pipit). I was lucky enough to see all of them at close range. Marsh Harrier 1, Northern Lapwing 2, Common Snipe 2, Water...

19/11/2008 at Jahra Farms

Jahra Farms provides always something interesting. Today’s highlights were Grey Hypocolius and Indian Roller. Grey Hypocolius 5-6, Indian Roller 1, Robin 2, Bluethroat 1, Meadow Pipit 2, Water Pipit 5, Song Thrush 6. White Wagtail 2, Common Myna...

19/11/2008 at Jahra East Outfall

Mohd Khorshed has photographed a Stock Dove today, the 4th record for Kuwait. Also Mohd Khorshed has found and photographed a Cetti’s Warbler on 5th Nov. Today Rashed has photographed probably the same bird. Buff-bellied Pipit 1, Moustched...

18/11/2008 at Abraq Al Habari

Al Abraq is a real thrush capital of Kuwait at the moment. Out of 5 possible species I managed to see four with Khalid Al Ghanem. Photographing of them is another story. Blackbird 2, Song Thrush 4, Dark-throated Thrush 1,...