13 August 2024

White-cheeked Terns - Khafra Marsh

Whilst birding Khafra Marsh we have been seeing quite a few White-cheeked Terns. These birds have obviously bred offshore close by and are now feeding inland a little. Most of the birds are now heavily worn and will be moving off to their wintering grounds in the next month or so. On the wet area with the terns were a few Black-wined Stilts which have also bred nearby. The resident and very vocal Graceful Prinia is also commonly seen at this location and sometimes sits out in the open for photographs.

Black-winged Stilt

Graceful Prinia

Graceful Prinia

White-cheeked Tern

White-cheeked Tern

White-cheeked Tern