Whilst birding Al Uqair last visit the number of migrants had decreased significantly although there were still a few birds about. Red-backed Shrikes were the commonest bird seen with tens of individuals scattered around. Several Spotted Flycatchers were also seen along with a single Whinchat. Other interesting birds included several Common Redstart, Daurian Shrike, Masked Shrike and Spanish Sparrow. The nearby coast had very few birds bit a single Greater Sand Plover and several Kentish Plover were seen on the tideline.
Common Redstart |
Daurian Shrike |
Greater Sand Plover |
Kentish Plover |
Masked Shrike |
Red-backed Shrike |
Red-backed Shrike |
Red-backed Shrike |
Red-backed Shrike |
Spanish Sparrow |
Spotted Flycatcher |
Spotted Flycatcher |
Spotted Flycatcher |
Whinchat |