Egyptian Nightjars are now an easily seen
species during the summer months in the Jubail area and one bird has been seen
regularly sitting under the same bush for a couple of months now. It was still
present in its same location on 22 September making this the latest record for
the summer birds as they have all gone by mid-September. All the other birds
seen this simmer, that totalled at least 15 have now departed. The status and
timing of this species is still changing and we are trying to work out when they
arrive and when they depart as well as if they breed. This year has recorded
the earliest arrival date and the latest arrival date but unfortunately not
proof of breeding.
