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Lilith Owl |
Steppe Eagle |
Irakaya Farm, Qatar is a green oasis in the Arabian desert. At this time of the year it is a hotspot for migrating birds, but there are residents birds too, including the Lilith Owl, a sub-species of Little Owl which has pale, buff coloured plumage.
Also present were good numbers of Pallid Harrier, Kestrel and Lesser Kestrel as well as a beautiful Steppe Eagle. You can read more about Irakaya Farm here. Birderlife website or a video here YouTube
Kestrel, Lesser Kestrel, Pallid Harrier, Steppe Eagle, Lilith Owl, European Bee-eater, Green Bee-eater, Black-winged Stilt, Crested Lark, Greater Hoopoe Lark, Black-crested Lark