29/10/2009 at Jahra Farms

Update to this posting:

Seems that the ID of the bird is correct. I have received couple of confirmations outside of Kuwait stating that indeed the bird is Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus)

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This morning I just did my regukar visit to Jahra Farms. After a handshake with Ali, supervisor of the farms, I entered into his side of the farms. Immediately I noticed a call of warbler that I couldn’t identify. After finding the bird I started photographing. One of the most striking feature was a call. It resembled very much a call of lLesser Whitethroat. Secondly the bird kept low by flying low and many times hoping on the ground. My initial view was Dusky Warbler, but I need confirmation from more experienced birders. I’m sorry for poor quality of the pictures due to limited light. Shutter speed was only 1/30 sec. Todayt happened to be really cloudy day with some little rain. This species, if accepted by KORC, woukd be first for Kuwait.

Possible Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus)

Dusky Warbler on a date palm tree leaf
Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus دُخَّلَةٌ مُعْتِمَةٌ

Possible Dusky Warbler

Dusky Warbler on a date palm leaf
Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus دُخَّلَةٌ مُعْتِمَةٌ

Possible Dusky Warbler

Dusky Warbler on a tree
Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus دُخَّلَةٌ مُعْتِمَةٌ

1 Response

  1. Matti Lammin-Soila says:

    A perfect Dusky Warbler. Congratulations, Pekka!