Pallid Harriers and more at Sabkhat Al Fasl – Bird records by Phil Roberts

Phil Roberts went to Sabkat Al Fasl recently and saw and photographed a number of species whilst there including five Glossy Ibis, 10+ Marsh Harrier, a female Pallid Harrier, an Ortolan Bunting, 84 Grey Herons, 10 + Purple Herons, a male Common Kingfisher, loads of Little Egrets and Indian Reef Heron and a solitary Cattle Egret. There were still plenty of Little Terns but I only saw two juvenile White-cheeked Terns. Phil also saw local birdwatcher Mohammed Al-Ruqaya there as well who had seen the White-breasted Kingfisher again along the main track by the pylons.

Pallid Harrier

Purple Heron