Whilst birding Jubail recently I have
come across a number of winter visitors to the region. Common Kestrel is an
uncommon passage migrant but numbers build up in the winter months when they
can be seen in various locations. Isabelline Wheatear numbers also increase as
winter wears on and they can be seen along the edge of any habitat where at
least some vegetation is present. Squacco Heron can be seen throughout the year
but again numbers build up significantly during the winter with hundreds of
birds seen on some occasions. Duck are more difficult to see and photograph as
they are very timid, but I have seen a few Northern Shoveller in recent weeks in various
sites. Other birds seen but not photographed include Montagu's Harrier, Pied
Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher.
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| Common Kestrel |
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| Isabelline Wheatear |
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| Northern Shoveller |
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| Squacco Heron |