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    Birding in Dubai during Summer

    Apr 10 Written By Gary Burns Summer Birding in Dubai: Quiet Deserts, Active Wildlife Birding in Dubai during the summer might not sound like the most comfortable hobby—but for those willing to embrace the early starts and warm evenings, it opens up a side of the desert that’s wild, quiet, and...
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    One of my special finds over the years Birding in Dubai

    Rare sighting of Egyptian Vulture at Al Qudra Lakes Dubai UAE Date: 27 March 2022 While solo driving through the vast and quiet landscape of the Al Qudra desert on March 27, 2022, I had an incredible and unexpected encounter—a solitary Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) perched on a...
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    One of my special finds over the years Birding in Dubai

    Rare sighting of Egyptian Vulture at Al Qudra Lakes Dubai UAE Date: 27 March 2022 While solo driving through the vast and quiet landscape of the Al Qudra desert on March 27, 2022, I had an incredible and unexpected encounter—a solitary Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) perched on a...
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    Dubai Bird ID

    Western Marsh Harriet - OBH should have an uniform upper wing
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    Dubai Bird ID

    Hi I’m late to the party Pintailed Sand Grouse Ph 1/2 Bonelli’s Eagle ph5 Imperial eagle ph4 Likely Western Marsh harrier ph3 Feel free to join my group on FB https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16SSbyr3FU/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website www.deserteildlife.me
  6. Black Heron

    Black Heron

    The black heron (also known as the black egret, Egretta ardesiaca) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Madagascar. Black herons are known for their unique “umbrella feeding” technique, where they create a canopy with their wings to shade the water and attract fish. Let me know if you...
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    Comment by 'Desertwildlifeme' in media 'Cape Bunting'

    Thank you for your comments and feedback its much appreciated
  8. Cape Bunting

    Cape Bunting

    The Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis) is a small passerine bird native to southern Africa.
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    • Category: Africa
  9. Dideric Cuckoo

    Dideric Cuckoo

    The diederik cuckoo is a smallish cuckoo at 18 to 20 cm. Adult males are glossy green above with copper-sheened areas on the back and whitish underparts. They have a broken white eye-stripe and a short, green malar stripe. All remiges have three to four white spots on the inner vanes. The four...
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    • Category: Africa
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    Comment by 'Desertwildlifeme' in media '0EBDAA9E-3B79-4F0E-AA47-62EC03709E22.jpeg'

    Thank you for all the comments
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    Chinspot Batis
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  12. Crowned Sandgrouse

    Crowned Sandgrouse

    The crowned sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) is a bird species in the sandgrouse family, Pteroclidae. Here are some key details about this bird: Description Size: Medium-sized bird with a length of about 25-27 cm. Appearance: Males have a distinctive crown of feathers on their head, which gives...
  13. Indian Roller

    Indian Roller

    Size: Approximately 26-27 cm (10-11 inches) in length. Plumage: Head and Neck: Bright blue with a greenish tint. Chest and Belly: Brownish with streaks. Wings: Vibrant blue and purple feathers, especially prominent during flight. Tail: Blue with a band of darker blue near the end. Beak: Strong...
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    Comment by 'Desertwildlifeme' in media 'Spur-winged Lapwing'

    thank you
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    Comment by 'Desertwildlifeme' in media 'Spur-winged Lapwing'

    Thank you for the kind comment
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