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Masked Shrike – Sarrar

Masked Shrike – Sarrar

March 11, 2017December 23, 2019 Jem Babbington Leave a comment

Whilst birding the Sarrar area at then end of February I found a smart Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus. The bird appeared to be a freshly arrived migrant as there had been a big fall of passerines in the area and it allowed close approach even when on foot, although the timing suggests it may have […]

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Champions of the Flyway 2016

Champions of the Flyway 2016

April 7, 2016December 23, 2019 Yoav Perlman Leave a comment

Champions of the Flyway 2016 is behind us and now there’s some time to look back. It has been an amazing 48 hours of adrenalin and birds and emotions. I will begin with a quick back-log of March 28th. Had some time in the morning for a quick look in Yotvata. The fields were alright […]

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Wintering Masked Shrike still present – Deffi Park

Wintering Masked Shrike still present – Deffi Park

March 21, 2016December 23, 2019 Jem Babbington Leave a comment

I found a wintering Masked Shrike a few weeks ago in Deffi Park, Jubail that has been seen every weekend since by various birders and photographers. The bird has kept faithful to a very small area of the park, and is also very vocal, making it easier to see. The Masked Shrike is an uncommon […]

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Wintering Masked Shrike and other good birds – Deffi Park, Jubail

Wintering Masked Shrike and other good birds – Deffi Park, Jubail

February 8, 2016December 23, 2019 Jem Babbington 1 Comment

Phil and I went to Deffi Park, a large municipal park in Jubail. The park is an area of mature trees and nice grass areas but is popular with locals during the day. As a result we always arrive just before first light and look around and have found a few good birds over the […]

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Two vagrants still at Khawr Rori

Two vagrants still at Khawr Rori

January 23, 2016December 23, 2019 Robert Tovey 1 Comment

I visited Khawr Rori on Tuesday afternoon for the first time in two weeks. There are two distinct birding areas and I went to both. One is the north west off-shoot of the main Khawr and which contains a large reed bed. It is approached from the main road. On arrival there I immediately came […]

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