Birding Bahrain

I spent a lot of time last Saturday 23rd January -waiting out a new species Purple Gallinule Porphyrio porphyrio I had spotted in the effluent outfall behind Delmen Poultry. Having watched the bird for a few good mins by the time I decided to photograph it, it had disappeared. Despite long stake outs I still have not got a picture of this elusive bird. AJ told me he thought he saw it the week before but didn't bother with it!! but it remains my observation tough luck boyo..

I spent some considerable time yesterday Friday 29th hoping to see it again but no luck as yet. But did take a few photos around the lovely smelly pool.

Common Sandpiper

Desert Wheatear

Marsh Harrier - still around

Spent some time at Buri where AJ found these Bank Mynah's - a recent escape I would think

the rest of the time was spent chasing shadows with only a few photos of our regulars
Crested Lark

Graceful Warbler

House Sparrow

a numerous wintering species
A ringed male Stonechat - probably one of Brendan's from last year --

Pied Wheatear - first of the seaason

Skylark

Now in bloom - Desert Hyacinth