Week 35, 08 September 07 - Sulaibikhat

I spent a 2 hours at Sulaibikhat Reserve with my son on Saturday, it is a safe place for him to ride his bike and gave me the opportunity for some casual birding. Images by Mike Pope

A few migrants were seen, Willow Warblers seem to arrive before Chiffchaff's in the autumn migration

A juvenile White cheeked Bulbul in a reflective pose

There were a number of Namaqua Doves and I was able to photograph a male and female

A quick drive along the Bay provided some waders, the Greater Sand Plovers are all now in winter plumage

Turnstone's were plentiful today

It was odd to see a Spotted Flycatcher on the beach

Ringed Plovers are still present in large numbers

A first year Slender billed Gull

Adult Little Terns were seen foraging up and down the Bay

Juvenile Little Terns have a very distinct upper wing pattern and can be confusing or create a flicker of excitement