UAE - First Impressions

Settled in at Rob and Laura's. Mainly sightseeing so far with a recce or two. A few issues sorting out the camera and light. Had a run up the coast today to try for Crab Plover. A few access issues to solve...but I'll solve them. Family first Birding second...and there's PLENTY of time!!!

Around the house...

Common Myna...

White-eared Bulbul...

Hoopoe...

Rose-ringed Parakeet...

A few sketchy images from the Uum Al Quwain area, an hour North of Dubai...

Socotra Cormarant...

Western Reef Heron

Striated Heron...





 

 

A steady start with 18 species seen...I think!