Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Another side of the hood, Mahboula January 22nd 2012

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I haven't explored this side of our neighbourhood much yet.
There's still a huge construction going on at the main street and crossing this one is a pain in the behind (mud puddles, sand in your shoes, dirty dog paws, dust, ...).
The street is right in front of this building, the plot with trees behind me.

From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
This day the trees and old Date palms lured me though.

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Also the mounds and bushes, usually good territory for Shrikes, Wheatears and such fellows I wanted to check out if there were any birds.
Not much yet, I bet during migration a few fellows will stop by though.
We had the usual criminals: Laughing Dove, House Sparrow, I heard a White-eared Bulbul and saw two White Wagtails.

From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
I was surprised to find some plants growing, not sure which is what, except for one.

Jaffa groundsel, Senecio glaucus
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Jaffa groundsel, Senecio glaucus
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From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012

And on my way back home I stumbled over this Lady, enjoying the cool morning and sunshine. This is a sight you rarely ever get. Women here do walk along the beaches or might sit on a bench, but more often you just see them sitting inside their cars and watch nature from there.

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I also stopped at my favorite 'next door' trees.

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The street construction workers are currently pouring their Leftover concrete everywhere. Underneath and besides the tree are some of those places. On one I could see the sparrows taking their baths after the rain - before the concrete :(
And of course, there's always the trash.

From Kuwait 2012
From Kuwait 2012

Not many birds around here, a few noisy fighting House Sparrows (well, the one in the photo stayed out of it and just enjoyed the cool sunshine), Laughing Doves, two Common Myna eyeing me curiously

From Birds Kuwait 2012
From Birds Kuwait 2012

16 comments:

  1. Sad to see all that rubbish there; but it looks like nature is fighting back with its splashes of colour.

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  2. The buildings and landscape are very much like Saudi Arabia (I spent some time there). That Laughing Dove is gorgeous!

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    1. They are very similar all over.
      So far, I think only Oman has been smarter in their architecture. But I yet have to see the proof for that myself.
      'Laughing Dove'? I think you mean the 'Common Myna' (I should have put down the names) - glad you like it :-)

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  3. If I can ignore that squalid mess during construction - what sort of landscaping do they do around finished buildings? Will there be anything green left to support any migrating birds??

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    1. The green is still sort of there. Some places have gardens and there's not so much traffic going through the urban areas (I think the 'old' migration route of the Shrikes, Swallows, Bee-eaters and such was along the coastline, but they might be changing their habits due to habitat loss.
      Thing is, there's too many high buildings going up for the birds to maneuver (like the swallows for example - they fly through real low).
      That's just my personal theory from watching them.
      There are some parks and such, but too many people in them.
      I hope I can show some more during migration. Haven't been at this place during any migration, so it will be interesting.

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  4. i wouldn't make it there. the trash, the disregard, the stymied life of women... i don't know how you stay sane!

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    1. You guys help me in that - no kidding.
      If I wouldn't have some sanity online (a place to look at a normal world and a place to share) I would go nuts.

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  5. My sentiments exactly as to what TexWisGirl said.

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  6. The flowers do seem unexpected in that setting. Interesting seeing your walk in that part of your neighborhood.

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    1. Thanks :) Today I'll be out, exploring a bit further even :)

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  7. What a mess we humans make - whether it is on a large scale such as you have photographed - or the children on the bus (outside my house) throwing out their sweet/candy wrappings when they think no one is watching!

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    1. Agreed.
      My Mom still has the habit of throwing those paper wrappers,.... :(

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  8. Some gorgeous wild flowers on your walk today...beauty is all around us when we look for it.

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