Hamrinayah Fields
I visited this area three times, trying to get more familiar with the area, as many others come to that. In such an arid environment you are obviously looking for mini-oasis which will attract birds. The main habitat that fits the bill is turf farms. These sprinkler fed areas can provide some great Birding.
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| Little Green Bee-eater |
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| Caspian Plover |
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| Sociable Lapwing |
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| Bank Myna |
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| Citrine Wagtail |
Umm Al Quwain - Khor Al Beida
I didn't connect with the star bird here this visit, namely CRAB PLOVER. As I'd seen this superb bird well last year, I didn't coincide my visit with the optimum tide time. I still saw some "good stuff" here though. My best encounter was with this Isabelline (Daurian) Shrike...
This bird sat motionless,, appearing to just be enjoying the sunshine. Another was seen later...
Another Shrike sp (Southern Grey)...kept its distance...
I also had great...if brief views of Bluethroat here...my UAE tick...
My only Osprey of the trip was seen here...into a blazing sun...
...a good time to post a few Greater Flamingo pics. A thankfully common bird here...
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