My last
trip to Sabkhat Al Fasl produced a number of waders of various species
including the highest number of Marsh Sandpipers I have seen for a while. Most
waders were Dunlins with good numbers of Common Ringed Plover scattered amongst
them. A few smart plumaged Kentish Plovers were feeding around the shoreline
and a single Grey Plover was also present. Waders seen inland included Green
Sandpiper and Common Snipe. Wintering species seen included good numbers of
Greater Spotted Eagles and Western Marsh Harriers and a single Water Rail
although others were heard calling from the reed beds. A few European
Stonechats, plenty of Water Pipits and White Wagtails plus several Bluethroats
were all seen along the edges to the reed beds. Squacco Herons were still
around in good numbers as were Grey Herons and a singe Purple Heron was located
in amongst them. Three species of Kingfisher were also seen including Common
Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher and White-breasted Kingfisher and good numbers of Grey-headed
Swamphens made up the good birds seen.
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| Marsh Sandpiper |
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| Dunlin |
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| Common Ringed Plover |
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| Grey Plover |
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| Common Snipe |
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| Greater Spotted Eagle |
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| European Stonechat |
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| Pied Kingfishers |
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| Pied Kingfishers |
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| Pied Kingfishers |
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| Water Rail |
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| Squacco Heron |
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| Grey-headed Swamphen |
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| Grey-headed Swamphen |
