02/05/2014 at Kabd Reserve
Kabd is pretty good place for migrants. This time of the year different shrikes are on the move as well as many warblers. Red-backed Shrike is especially common at the moment. I saw c. 20 of them. The best season will be soon over. However, it is always enjoyable to see Upcher’s Warblers and European Rollers in good numbers around. I came across with European Nightjar too.
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/Lesser-Grey-Shrike-Lanius-minor-Lanmin7592.jpg)
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/Red-backed-Shrike-Lanius-collurio-Lancol7616.jpg)
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/Red-tailed-Shrike-Lanius-phoenicuroides-Lanpho7640.jpg)
Upcher’s Warbler (Hippolais languida) Note how this species moves it’s tail side wise and often fans it too. Pale-edged secondaries form some sort of pale panel on the wing.
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/Upchers-Warbler-Hippolais-languida-Hiplan7688.jpg)
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/European-Roller-Coracias-garrulus-Corgar7625.jpg)
European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) I will never stop wondering how nightjars rely on their camouflage
![](https://www.birdsofkuwait.com/wp-content/2014/05/European-Nightjar-Caprimulgus-europaeus-Capeur7722.jpg)