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Kapchagai, Ile.

2010-08-26 | Askar Isabekov

On Kapchagai I saw only Common Terns, on Ile rocks watched Grey-headed Buntings, little flocks of Rosy Starlings and Lesser Kestrels. Also I saw Chukars. Once the flock of Cranes (probably Demoiselle Cranes but I am not sure) flew off to west. [...... read more ]


rare birds records


European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)

© Qanatbek Kenzhegulov
2023-03-14
Aktau, Mangystau region

The first record of the European Stonechat in Kazakhstan and, possibly, in Central Asia in general. Another male was photographed in the Karagie depression on March 26, 2023 (Yasko A., birds.kz).


Finsch's Wheatear (Oenanthe finschii)

© Nurlyhan Ismailov
2022-12-18
Quarry beyond Kyzyl-Tobe, Mangistau region.

Rare wintering species.


Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti)

© Mark Pestov
2018-05-01
Mangistau province, Karakiyanskiy District, Kaplankyr Chink

First record on the territory of Kazakhstan.


Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)

© Qanatbek Kenzhegulov
2022-12-10

The first winter record of Whiskered Tern in Kazakhstan.

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unidentified birds


2023-03-29

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2023-03-26

Кудайберген Амирекул: Согласен. Прошу удалить наблюдение.

2023-03-25

Анна Ясько: Так я бы сказала, что по ссылке тоже кумай. Сравнивать лучше с сипами, которые обитают вне ареала кумая https://erbirds.ru/v2taxgal.php?s=106&p=0&l=ru.

2023-03-02

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