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by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 16 January, 2023 · Last modified 17 January, 2023
A short visit to Mutla’a Ranch produced the following: Mutla’a Ranch Feral Pigeon Columba livia 12, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 9, Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 1, Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita 4, Black-throated Thrush Turdus atrogularis 1, Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros ochruros 1, European Robin Erithacus rubecula 2, European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola 2, Spanish Sparrow Passer hispaniolensis 5.
Al Shaheed Park / Al Shallal's Farm / KISR West / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings / Sulaibikhat Traditional Cafe
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 30 October, 2022 · Last modified 6 July, 2023
I saw a report on eBird.org that a Striated Heron was seen at Al-Shaheed Park. I went in the morning but had no luck with the bird. It is the 8th record for Kuwait if accepted by KORC....
Jahra Farms / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 1 October, 2022 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
I went birding again with Stamatis Zogaris, who is currently visiting Kuwait for work. The weather was OK in the morning, 24 degrees celsius at 7 am.We went to Mutla’a Ranch. The first bird that caught our attention...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Kabd Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings / United Poultry Pivot Fields
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 18 April, 2022 · Last modified 12 May, 2022
Kabd Reserve 13/04/2022 Feral Pigeon Columba livia 2, Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 6, Pallid Swift Apus pallidus 2, Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 1, European Bee-eater Merops apiaster8, Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni 3,...
Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Rarities / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 27 December, 2021 · Last modified 14 May, 2022
This morning I visited Mutla’a Ranch and then Jahra Reserve. I call it Jahra Reserve because what is called Jahra Pools Reserve and Jahra East Outfall are now one reserve all run by the Environment Public Authority, EPA....
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 15 September, 2020 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
A short visit to Mutla’a Ranch produced the following species, migration in Autumn is quick so most of the birds stop over for a couple of days or so and leave. Booted Warbler was this morning in Sabah...
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 19 September, 2019 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Today it was nice to see a Hume’s Whitethroat. Although it is full species in IOC since v4.4 2014 (I could only trace it back to IOC 4.4), Clements Checklist update August 2019 has decided to down list...
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 4 September, 2019 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
The weather was very hot today as usual at this time of the year, reaching 47 degrees celsius in the afternoon. Birds tend to seek shade and wet places specially irrigation channels in farms where it is cooler...
Abraq Al Habari / Jahra Farms / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 29 April, 2019 · Last modified 28 May, 2022
Basra Reed Warbler Acrocephalus griseldis Abraq Al-Habari Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 4, Namaqua Dove Oena capensis 1, Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola 1, Little Egret Egretta garzetta 5, Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides 1, Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 1, Long-legged...
Al Liyah Reserve North / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 24 April, 2019 · Last modified 16 October, 2022
Highlights of today: Arabian Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor aucheri, photographed at Liyah Reserve, main ID features include strong bill, greyish underparts, lack supercilium, and a fairly dark upperparts. It is probably the 6th record for Kuwait if accepted by...
Al Liyah Reserve North / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 9 April, 2019 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
Mutla’a Ranch: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 9, Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis 5, Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus 1, Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus 1, Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 1, Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 1, Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica 3,...
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 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...
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,...
Abdali Farms / Al Shallal's Farm / Jahra Pools Reserve / Mutla’a Ranch / Sightings
by AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan · Published 8 December, 2017 · Last modified 7 May, 2022
We started at Abdaly Farms, where we saw the Afghan Babblers, then stopped at Mutla’a Ranch to see Pallid Scops Owl which was found by Pardeep. List of birds seen: Abdaly Farms: Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 5, Laughing...