We spent the last day at Shirvan National Park. We spent a lot of time here while looking for Omid in 2022 and 2023 (HERE) so it was great to return at the a different time of year. Strange not to see a single Little Bustard this time as they have already migrated north.
Ebird list from Shirvan HERE. Highlights included Menetries's Warblers in just about every bush, Turkestan Short-toed Larks and a nice selection of migrants, most significant were the large numbers of Whimbrels on the steppe and on the coast and huge flocks of White-winged Terns.
Trip Report HERE
Male Black Francolin
Male (above) and female (below) Menetries's Warblers
Lesser Grey Shrikes
Male (above) and female (below) Lesser Kestrels
Turkestan Short-toed Lark
Whimbrels- at least 250 of these
White-winged Terns- well over 1000 birds on the coast resting up
Cattle Egret
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