Birding the football and cricket fields in Dhahran Hills recently produced more than fifty Water Pipits. This species is a common winter visitor occurring from October until April and were happily feeding on the short grass of the football fields. Although they are common in the Eastern Province I have never seen this number together in Dhahran where less than five are normally seen. As I could drive the car close to the pitch, I was able to get close to a few different birds. Most were in the centre of the football field but a few were closer to the field edge, allowing some close-up photos to be taken. Also feeding on the field were several White Wagtail and a single Red-throated Pipit, which kindly moved from the centre of the football pitch to close to the edge for better photos.
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| Water Pipit |
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| Water Pipit |
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| Water Pipit |
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| Water Pipit |
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| Water Pipit |
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| Water Pipit |
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| White Wagtail |
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| White Wagtail |
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| Red-throated Pipit |
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| Red-throated Pipit |
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| Red-throated Pipit |