The first returning waders are
starting to pass through the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia at the moment
(mid-July). They pass through on spring migration in April with the last birds
seen in late April to early May and then the first retuning birds pass through
in late June to early July so they do not spend long on their breeding grounds.
Numbers will gradually build up into August with more species and birds seen.
Species seen that have not been present in good numbers up until now included
Lesser Sand Plover with the birds seen resembling C. m. pamirensis in plumage, Greater Sand Plover and Little Stint.
Other good waders seen were Collared Pratincole, a very early bird, and common
Sandpiper.
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| Greater Sand Plover |
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| Greater Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Lesser Sand Plover |
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| Little Stint |