Last Tuesday, Pekka Fagel, a local Birder was nice enough to take me on a birding trip.
We first went to the pivot fields, usually a place for Birds of Prey in abundance.
That day whatsoever, they had gotten the warning that I was coming ;-)
We saw some Hen Harriers and Greater spotted Eagle though - both Lifers for me -
so you don't hear me complaining ;-)
Another Lifer for the day were the Skylarks, which showed up in a huge flock and
were to be found all over the fields.
Lapwings and Water Pipits were there in abundance as well.
And some Namaqua Doves (the most I've ever seen together in one spot)
And a bunch of busybees Spanish sparrows
Whereas the Starlings and Crested Larks were taking a break.
One peculiar thing about the Pivot fields is probably the Crocodile pond.
There was a Moorhenn hiding somewhere and some Cattle Egrets took off when we came,
Chiffchaffs were singing in the trees.
Yes. With crocodiles.
The fields belong to the Amir's son and so do these crocs.
There were also sheep and some camels.
To enter the fields you need a permission, but you can drive along the fence line
and see some of the birds, especially during migration.
Be aware of hunters though.
I enjoyed my day very much - a great Thanks to Pekka for taking me!
Birdcount
Pivot fields
3 Hen Harrier (2 fem / 1 male) (Lifer)
2+ Greater spotted Eagle (Lifer)
4+ Isabelline Shrike
7+ Namaqua dove
60+ Spanish Sparrows
55+ Lapwing
80+ Skylark (Lifer)
10+ Crested Lark
20+ Water Pipit
30+ White Wagtail
Moorhenn (sound)
Chiffchaff (sound)
6+ Cattle Egret
16+ Starling
2 Common Kestrel
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That day whatsoever, they had gotten the warning that I was coming ;-)
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so you don't hear me complaining ;-)
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Another Lifer for the day were the Skylarks, which showed up in a huge flock and
were to be found all over the fields.
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Lapwings and Water Pipits were there in abundance as well.
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And some Namaqua Doves (the most I've ever seen together in one spot)
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And a bunch of busy
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There was a Moorhenn hiding somewhere and some Cattle Egrets took off when we came,
Chiffchaffs were singing in the trees.
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Yes. With crocodiles.
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There were also sheep and some camels.
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To enter the fields you need a permission, but you can drive along the fence line
and see some of the birds, especially during migration.
Be aware of hunters though.
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I enjoyed my day very much - a great Thanks to Pekka for taking me!
Birdcount
Pivot fields
3 Hen Harrier (2 fem / 1 male) (Lifer)
2+ Greater spotted Eagle (Lifer)
4+ Isabelline Shrike
7+ Namaqua dove
60+ Spanish Sparrows
55+ Lapwing
80+ Skylark (Lifer)
10+ Crested Lark
20+ Water Pipit
30+ White Wagtail
Moorhenn (sound)
Chiffchaff (sound)
6+ Cattle Egret
16+ Starling
2 Common Kestrel
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