There has
been little change in numbers or species seen on the camp in recent days.
Migrants have been few and far between with the only notable numbers being Barn
Swallows that have increased steadily in numbers with about 50 most days. The
same single White Wagtail is still the only one present and is faithful to the
settling pond area, although numbers are building up at Sabkhat Al Fasl and
elsewhere in the Eastern Province. Probably the best bird seen has been a
Juvenile Greater Spotted Eagle seen twice in the trees around the percolation
pond. A Daurian Shrike was new in on the fence surrounding the pond bit little
else was seen. Duck numbers remain high on the pond with 33 Northern Shoveller,
seven Common Pochard, three Garganey and 16 Ferruginous Ducks. A Little Egret
and a Squacco Heron were new arrivals on the pond this week.
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| Daurian Shrike |
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| Northern Shoveller |