Ringing

The first Savi's Warler Locustella luscinoides recorded in Bahrain since 19th November 1992 (Eric Hirschfeld) was mist netted and ringed at Baadan Farm shortly after sunset on 25th September. Bendan Kavangh bkavanagh@rcsi-mub.com and Howard King, a personal first for both of us. The feint hint of white tips to the under tail covets would suggest Ssp fusca - Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia (Svensson L. Identification Guide to European Passerines). Once Brendan has considered the measurements taken and reviewed both the pictures and literature, this information will be updated.
The evenings ringing at Baadan produced our second Great Reed Warbler, a Weaver (origins unknown) and more Yellow Wagtails, Swallows, Sandmartins and the inevitable Crested Larks.

Photos by Juhani Kyyrö juhani.kyyro@sci.fi www.virtual-bird.com, www.kyyro.com (Flash used)