30 August 2022

Birding Al Namas

Most birders birding the Asir go to Tanoumah for their birds driving through Al Namas, but Al Namas has some good birds to offer for those who stop. There are a number of small valleys inland from the main road that are well worth exploring. These hold the most northerly Arabian Magpies as well as Arabian Woodpecker and Arabian Partridge. Some of the less easy to see warblers are plentiful here including both Yemen Warbler and Arabian Warbler. Little Owl can be seen as can other woodland birds such as Little Rock Thrush with both Grey-headed Kingfisher and White-throated Bee-eater using the tall trees as lookout perches for their prey.

White-throated Bee-eater

Yemen Warbler

Yemen Warbler

Yemen Warbler

Little Rock Thrush

Little Rock Thrush

Little Rock Thrush


Arabian Warbler