Firstly an apology, I didn't get too right in my blog the next day as promised, I was just far too busy.  Excuses made, a bit about my new home. As stated I am in Kabul and my location has quite a lot of trees and bushes but very little variation in habitat.  My first bird here was a Common Myna, these are numerous and relatively tame. Sparrows are also common but these have all proved to be European Tree Sparrow Passer montanus.  I will continue searching through them but I have yet to find a House or Spanish.  The only other species seen so far is Palm or Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis.  This I have seen in courtship display and so far have found three nests, one of which is just outside the door to my building. The female seems to be constantly present with no sign of a partner, she has two quite young chicks, that I would estimate are one to two weeks old and seem to be doing well.  My colleagues have named her "Doris" and are all keen to see the youngsters fledge.  I will try to get a few images over the next couple of days.