Birding Kabul

• Sunday, June 1, 2008 - My Top Bird

I have been particularly busy the last couple of days, but I did manage to get out for an hour yesterday morning.  I wandered up to the vantage point I talked about earlier, which looks across an area of scrubland, after a few minutes, I saw a bird flying towards me that I immediately recognised as my favourite european bird, a Hoopoe Upupa epops, unfortunately I couldn't see where the bird landed as a high wall seperated us. Soon a second bird joined the first in the same position.  I watched both birds fly off in different directions and return with food.  This happened repeatedly over the next 30 minutes.  I can only assume that on the other side of the wall was a nest with a fairly well grown chick or chicks.  I will check again in a few days.
One of Doris' chicks has gone missing, as they are fairly well developed I am hoping that it has fledged and that the second chick is just a little bit lazier.  I can find no evidence of any misfortune, so my fingers are crossed.
Late last night I was walking back to my room and could see a few bats flying in the street lamps, once again I have no idea what species.

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• Monday, June 2, 2008 - Work load

Posted by Anonymous
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Did you say that you were busy? That must be a shock to the system!!!!

Look after yourself.

Tony T
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• Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I enjoy reading your blog. Be lucky and safe.

all the best

PB

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I will be in Kabul, Afghanistan for a few months from Mid May 2008. I will attempt to maintain a blog of the birds and wildlife of interest that I encounter, Hope you enjoy.

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