2009-02-06: A Birdwalk at Qatar University
Trip Report: The Birdwalk at Qatar University
From David Mundie: About 30 adults and children showed up to begin their birding careers. The three pairs of binoculars purchased by QNHG came in very handy.
The ramblers more than met their target of 10 species. The complete list is:
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)
Rock Dove (Columba livia)
Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)
White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis)
Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer)
Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
Southern Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis)
Rufous-tailed Shrike (Lanius isabellinus)
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)
White-throated Munia (Euodice malabarica)
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)
The photo guide that was distributed to participants is now available.
Due to security restrictions at Qatar University, there are no photographs of this ramble.
RAMBLE 2009-02-06: A GENTLE BIRDWALK AT QATAR UNIVERSITY
Description: This Friday we will stroll around the grounds of Qatar University looking for some of the common birds of Qatar and enjoying the beautiful weather. This walk is intended for the birding novice. If you don't know what those jaunty dark birds with the white patches on the side of head are, this ramble's for you. Experienced birders are of course welcome also; there are reports of some early European Swallows showing up at the university.
Date: 2009-02-06
Time: 07:30. The early birder gets the bird.
Ramble Time: About one and a half hours; participants are of course welcome to stay longer.
Meeting Place: The parking lot across from the administration building in Qatar University. GPS Coordinates: 25° 22.515'N 51° 29.625'E.
Vehicles: Four-wheel drive is not necessary.
What to bring: BINOCULARS. Apart from that, the usual: snacks, sunscreen, hat, water, BINOCULARS (did I mention that?).
Leader: Louise and Brian Hunter. Please call me at 581 8261 if you have questions on the morning of the ramble.