Whilst birding the Jubail area in early March I came across a good number of migrants including an early Woodchat Shrike, as well as a Masked Shrike and a Daurian Shrike both of which could be either migrants of overwintering birds. Other interesting species seen included a Spur-winged Lapwing, a species becoming much commoner in the Eastern Province over the last ten years and a large flock of 150+ Pied Avocet. A Grey Wagtail was located in a tree and the first Pied Wheatears of the spring were seen. As always, few Grey-headed Swamphens were seen during the visit.
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| Daurian Shrike |
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| Grey Wagtail |
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| Masked Shrike |
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| Pied Avocet |
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| Pied Wheatear |
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| Pied Wheatear |
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| Pied Wheatear |
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| Grey-headed Swamphen |
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| Spur-winged Lapwing |
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| Woodchat Shrike |