Whilst birding the Khafra Marsh area in mid-March I saw a few wintering species still present. A few Western Siberian Stonechats were seen in the reeds and bushes along the side of a track with some resident Graceful Prinia for company. The waters edge held both Purple Heron and Squacco Heron as well as a nice Citrine Wagtail. Quite a few wintering Red-spotted Bluethroats were around but very difficult to photograph as were the Water Pipits seen in good numbers. Migrants were also around with up to ten singing Savis Warblers a notable record and plenty of Common Chiffchaffs. A nice Turkestan Shrike was present but kept its distance. Many of these winter species will be disappearing in the next month to be replaced by migrants and summer breeders.
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| Western Siberian Stonechat |
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| Western Siberian Stonechat |
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| Western Siberian Stonechat |
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| Western Siberian Stonechat |
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| Citrine Wagtail |
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| Graceful Prinia |
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| Graceful Prinia |
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| Purple Heron |
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| Red-spotted Bluethroat |
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| Squacco Heron |