November 30th, 2017
Whilst ringing in Jubail in November we trapped and
ringed a Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, a new ringing species for me. This was
my 60 species ringed in Saudi Arabia. Birds are common in the area of
our nets at the right time of year but as they are generally high-flying
birds we seldom if ever catch them.
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is a common passage migrant seen
in spring from March to May and in autumn from mid-August to November.
Small numbers can sometimes be seen in June and December.
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater is normally commoner than its close relative the European Bee-eater in autumn but less common in spring.
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
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