Bahrain Obs

Just an update on whats been happening Here-

May 1st - A Stonecurlew with 2 chicks was observed between Al Jazair beach and the horse endurance center. This represents a first breeding record for this species if confirmed. Observer a Falconer caught and examined one of the chicks before returning it to waiting parent.

May 7th - A Corncrake was reported at Anwaj Islands - this observation has some quality as the observer not a birder is familiar with the species in Ireland - last record 1991

May 8th - Willow Warblers have now turned up - we ringed the last one of last year on the 24 of April - we ringed our first one this year only today. Swallows and SandMartins passing in large numbers today as are Willow Reed and Great Reed Warblers.

May 6th - A pair of Grey Hypocolius were on sale at Isa Town Market - before the birds could be recovered the seller had disappeared. Isa Town is the other side of the Island to the known roosts this might indicate an unknown roosting areas for the species.