Whilst out birding I found two Eurasian Sparrowhawks chasing each other around the percolation pond, occasionally alighting in the surrounding trees. This is the first time I have seen two birds together in Saudi Arabia and although the species is not uncommon in the winter months they are always good birds to see. Eurasian Sparrowhawk is an uncommon passage migrant and winter visitor from October to April, in small numbers to the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Most birds have departed in March and individuals seen in late April and May away from areas where they normally overwinter, are probably passage migrants.
Mainly Jem's Birding & Ringing Exploits in the Eastern Province & Ringing Trips to Bahrain
23 Dec 2012
Eurasian Sparrowhawk – Dhahran Hills
Whilst out birding I found two Eurasian Sparrowhawks chasing each other around the percolation pond, occasionally alighting in the surrounding trees. This is the first time I have seen two birds together in Saudi Arabia and although the species is not uncommon in the winter months they are always good birds to see. Eurasian Sparrowhawk is an uncommon passage migrant and winter visitor from October to April, in small numbers to the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Most birds have departed in March and individuals seen in late April and May away from areas where they normally overwinter, are probably passage migrants.
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