Paul Wells has been out and about around the golf course in Dhahran and
has seen quite a few shrikes. Most have been Red-backed Shrikes a species that
becomes common in the region in May but he has also seen a few Lesser Grey
Shrikes. This is a much less common species but this year appears to have been
a good one as many people have seen them in various locations in the Eastern
Province and in good numbers. Some years a lot of birds are seen in May and in
other years only a handful. Another good shrike seen in Dhahran in recent days
is a Masked Shrike. I thank Paul for sending me details of his sightings as well
as photos and for allowing me to use his photos on my website that are reproduced
below.
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Lesser Grey Shrike |
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| Lesser Grey Shrike |
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| Lesser Grey Shrike |