Whilst birding the Jubail area
recently I have been seeing plenty of Greater Spotted Eagles with over ten seen
on some occasions. They are often out on the sabkha, on power pylons or sitting
on posts or the ground. Western Marsh Harriers are also common and significantly
outnumber the eagles with more than 30 harriers seen on each visit. The other
species that has been seen in good numbers is Purple Swamphen where birds are congregating
together and out in the open more as the cold weather approaches and Greater Flamingos that are building up in numbers and approaching 1000 birds. A small flock
of Spanish Sparrows was seen, that were the first ones we have seen this
winter. Birds generally stay throughout the winter but move off during the spring
and summer months.
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| Greater Spotted Eagle |
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| Greater Spotted Eagle |
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| Greater Spotted Eagle |
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| Greater Flamingo |
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| Western Marsh Harrier |
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| Grey-headed Swamphens |