It's now Sunday January 18th.
We decided to try a Wadi or two today. We started at Ayn Razat, eventually. Again initial problems locating the Site but a random local who spoke perfect English came in VERY handy! We drove into the large Car Park and stopped by the water. Always a good idea...
The first Birds we saw were (unsurprisingly) coming down for a drink! Now then, I'm discovering plenty about the Avifauna of Oman. As always some ID's are easy, others less so. There are two similar Buntings (at least to me) here, namely Striolated (seen previously in the UAE)...
I think I've got it right?
I also saw my one and only Blackstart here...
Something special in the shadows...
My African experiences are limited, VERY limited! Namely a single trip to the Pyramids from Cyprus (I did see a few Pied Kingfishers form the Coach). Again, common Birds within their range become far more special on the edge of it.
I'd heard the Polish Birders on the Pelagic extolling the virtues of this particular Species and placing high on their "most wanted" List. It looked like we'd found it.
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| African Paradise Flycatcher |
We were both obviously impressed. The 2 Birds were active and mobile so I was pleased to get the above pic.
There were plenty of Ruppell's Weavers in non-breeding plumage around the trees in the Car Park...
We spent some time around the enclosed Park as it was unfortunately closed (only open Friday and Saturday). I's a Site for Arabian Eagle Owl and Arabian Scops Owl. Many ahd seen the former at its daytime roost tree. I did my best through the fence but unsurprisingly, no joy! We would try again later at dusk.
After lunch we tried a couple more Wadis, namely Ayn Hamran and Ayn Tabraq. Strangely quiet...but that's Birding!
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