Jul/Aug trip to Saudi (1 Viewer)

Hi -

I am going to Saudi in July or August for business in Riyadh (providing there are any customer left in the heat !!)

I wondered if anyone had an opinion on interesting birds that I might see. I've heard conflicting reports on high summer in KSA - some say that birds are easier to see because the cluster in the shade of bushes etc.

Any thoughts - gratefully received...

Wilts_Birder said:

Hi -

I am going to Saudi in July or August for business in Riyadh (providing there are any customer left in the heat !!)

I wondered if anyone had an opinion on interesting birds that I might see. I've heard conflicting reports on high summer in KSA - some say that birds are easier to see because the cluster in the shade of bushes etc.

Any thoughts - gratefully received...

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I'm in the eastern province in Al Khobar, if you can make it to this neck of the woods I'd be glad to show you around. The last time I lived in Riyadh was 1983 and I can't remember what was around. You may see some red-vented bulbuls as they are reported to be breeding there. I should imagine there would also be common mynahs and white-cheeked bulbuls. If you can arrange your flights to leave via Bahrain I can arrange for a visit to all the island hot spots.

B (non alcoholic of course)