It has been a very good
autumn migration through northern and eastern Saudi Arabia this year with large
numbers of many species occurring. Interestingly most of the good numbers of
birds I have recorded in the Eastern Province Viv has also recorded in large
numbers in Tabuk in the northwest of the Kingdom. The good migration is still
continuing in the Tabuk area with high numbers of European Rollers and Montagu’s
Harriers in particular. Bee-eaters are still continuing their extended
migration with both Blue-cheeked and European Bee-eaters seen with smaller
numbers of Spotted Flycatchers and Isabelline Wheatears seen. The wetland areas
are still holding good numbers of Glossy Ibis and various small waders and
shrikes are still passing through in good numbers including Masked Shrike and
Red-backed Shrikes.
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| Blue-cheeked Bee-eater |
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| European Roller |
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| Glossy Ibis |
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| Isabelline Wheatear |
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| Masked Shrike |
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| Montagu's Harrier - male |
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| Montagu's Harrier - juvenile |
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| Namaqua Dove |
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| Spotted Flycatcher |