Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours
Jahra East Outfall / Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 13 April, 2021 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
Another visit to Jahra Reserve (Jahra Pools Reserve), to find the Pectoral Sandpiper still there. I did some birding, but it was quieter than yesterday.At Jahra Farms I found my first Indian Silverbill for Jahra Farms and some...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Mega Rarities
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 12 April, 2021 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
The Pectoral Sandpiper that was found in Jahra Pools reserve on 28/03/2021 was relocated today by Neil Tovey. It is the second record for Kuwait if accepted by KORC. The first was in 2011, 10 years ago! The...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 5 March, 2021 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
A short visit to Jahra Pools Reserve produced few birds but had some good photos of Black-crowned Night Heron which were 68 at there roost and breeding site and thought of sharing them.
Jahra Pools Reserve / Mega Rarities
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 7 December, 2020 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
This morning I was contacted by Omar saying there is a Forest wagtail at Jahra Pools Reserve. Khaled Al-Ghanem found the bird this morning. I rushed there but waited for some time, moved forward along the track then...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Mega Rarities
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 10 September, 2020 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
This morning I had a call from Rashed Al-Hajji telling me he found a Bay-backed Shrike!!!!The bird has a distribution that include all Indian subcontinent, extends north through Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.It also extends from south Pakistan to...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 10 March, 2019 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
Birds seen at Jahra Pools Reserve: Garganey Spatula querquedula 7 , Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata 5 , Gadwall Mareca strepera 6 , Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 8 , Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 4 , Eurasian Coot Fulica atra...
Jahra Farms / Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 5 November, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Highlights of today include: Hypocolius 1, Masked Shrike 3, Eurasian Golden Oriole 1, Daurian Shrike 3, Greater Spotted Eagle 10, European Stonechats 5.
Al Shallal's Farm / Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 27 September, 2018 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
Al-Shallal’s Farm: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 3, Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis 2, Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 5, White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis 1, Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio 1, Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator 1,Eurasian Golden...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 19 September, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Jahra Pools Natural: Garganey Spatula querquedula 2, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 25, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 4, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 5, Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 2, Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus 26, Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola 1, White-tailed...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 17 September, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Mutla’a Ranch: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 12, Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis 1, Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 1, Mauryan Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor lahotra1, Greater Short–toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla 5, Crested Lark Galerida cristata 3, Sand Martin Riparia riparia 5, Barn Swallow...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 16 September, 2018 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
A short visit to Jahra Pools Reserve: Common Pochard Aythya ferina 1, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 4, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 5, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 15, Grey–headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus 1, Little Crake Zapornia parva 1, White–tailed Lapwing Vanellus leucurus 2, Little Ringed Plover...
Jahra East Outfall / Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 10 September, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Jahra Pools Reserve (10/09/2018): Garganey Spatula querquedula 1, Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 2, Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus 1, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 30, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 10, Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 1, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus...
Al Shallal's Farm / Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 4 September, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Passerine migration is picking up momentum in the last few days, but raptor migration has not yet started, although a single Steppe Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Marsh Harrier and Pallid Harrier have been seen no eagles seen yet. The...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 2 September, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Birds were seen at Jahra Pools Reserve: Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca 1, Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis 1, Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 1, Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 2, Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus 3, Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 2, Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius 2, Ruff Calidris...
Al Shallal's Farm / Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 30 August, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Al-Shallal’s Farm: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 4, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 4, Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla 1, Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio 1, Mauryan Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor pallidirostris 1, Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor 2, Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator 1, Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus 4,...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 29 August, 2018 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Today I went to JPR just a couple of hours before sunset. I found this strange-looking Temminck’s Stint. Although it looks oiled, the plumage is a bit browner than usual and a rufous tinge to sides of neck,...