Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush (male)
Rufous-tailed Rock-Thrush (female)
Blue Rock-Thrush
Andre also saw a samamisicus Common Redstart in the desert area at the back of the main wetland area which is always a good bird to see. I have seen quite a few of these in my area over the last few days (see previous post). Another bird Andre saw that I have yet to record this spring in Dhahran is Collared Pratincole of which Andre saw two birds on the 13th March. This is a regular spring migrant in the eastern province, but is much scarcer in the autumn. I thank Andre again for his records and his kind permission for me to use his excellent photographs.
Common Redstart (samamisicus) - male
Collared Pratincole