02/01/2014 at Jahra Pool Reserve and Al-Abraq

This morning I went with Dr Gary Brown to Jahra East Outfall where we saw, Purpel Swamphen 16 of which 4 were grey-headed, Eurasian Spoonbill 5, Mallard 6, Eurasian Teal 4, Ferruginous Duck 8, Garganey 5, Pallid Swift 15, Barwn Swallow 6, Sand Martin 4, Greater Flamingo 10, Great Cormorant 7, Western Great Egret 2, Black-headed Gull 30, Black-necked Grebe 2, Little Grebe 3, European Robin 3.

After that we went to Al-Abraq, where we saw; Western Black Redstart 5, European Robin 3, Meadow Pipit 12, Crested Lark 8, White Wagtail 5,  but when we went to the northern side of the farm we saw a Pallid Scops Owl.

Pallid Scops Owl Otus brucei
Pallid Scops Owl Otus brucei 

3 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

    beautiful photograph
    Dr R Rajagopal

  2. Jenny says:

    What a beautiful photo – what a good spot!

  3. Shamon says:

    super bird shot hope u will take me there once…