I had set myself the task to get some photographs of our local version of the Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti, the local subspecies being insularis. Often found in pairs they are extremly difficult to pick out amonst the rocks and boulders, that is unless they call or make a short flight. Sedentary the local subspecies can be reguarded as Bahrains only endemic.



Unlike the Desert Larks Wheatears are easily found the most common being Mourning and Desert, but are generally unlike the Desert Larks quite nervous, and do not allow such a close approach.
Mourning Wheatear Oenanthe lugens

Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti

With camping season upon us when Manama moves into the desert and takes its garbage with it food is plentiful however natural food is always availiable if one looks hard enough.
Locust

Never a problem to find and always willing to put on a show Domesticated Camels do provide plenty of entertainment.

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