Jeff Hopkins
Just another...observer

I recently tacked a week in Kuwait and the UAE onto an organized tour in Ethiopia. It was partly for sightseeing and partly for birding. In a little over 3 days of birding I saw 89 species, 17 of which were lifers. Not bad for countries that basically consist of big cities and deserts.
A lot of European birders go to Kuwait to add to their Western Palearctic lists, but it really isn't on the radar for American birders. It's easily one of the easiest places to see Hypocolius. The UAE has more species variety in winter, so I spent more time birding there. Socotra Cormorant was a major target, but several other species found mostly in Iran and Central Asia winter there.
I've written a trip report which has been loaded to CloudBirders. Enjoy!
A lot of European birders go to Kuwait to add to their Western Palearctic lists, but it really isn't on the radar for American birders. It's easily one of the easiest places to see Hypocolius. The UAE has more species variety in winter, so I spent more time birding there. Socotra Cormorant was a major target, but several other species found mostly in Iran and Central Asia winter there.
I've written a trip report which has been loaded to CloudBirders. Enjoy!
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