World Winter Bird Count Kuwait:1406 different birds spotted on World Winter Bird Count at Sulaibikhat Beach

The bird monitoring team of the Kuwaiti Society for Environmental Protection recorded 1,406 different bird species during an event organized by the Society yesterday morning to mark World Winter Bird Count. The event was held near the popular café in Sulaibikhat, under the patronage of the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwayla, and with the participation of several interested individuals.For daily updates on Kuwait gold price today, market news, and investment tips, follow our WhatsApp channel:
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In a statement to Al-Anbaa newspaper, the head of the Society’s bird monitoring and protection team, Mohammed Shah, said that this event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. He pointed out that the importance of bird counting lies in identifying bird species, tracking their numbers in Kuwait, and communicating with relevant international organizations to stay informed about the latest developments in bird conservation in general.

He noted that the timing of bird counts varies from country to country depending on factors that may affect the stability of bird populations and, consequently, the ability to monitor and count them. He emphasized that “the best time for bird counting is during the winter bird count period in Kuwait, when bird migration is minimal or nonexistent, specifically during December and January.”

Shah added, “In Kuwait, we started this activity in 2012 for just one day. This duration is insufficient for an accurate count, but it does help identify some of the bird species present at the site. We aim to expand the monitoring and counting process in the coming years through a specific mechanism that invites volunteers to register on a dedicated platform for this winter census.”

He noted that five new bird species were observed in Kuwait last year, indicating that their numbers were increasing. This demonstrates the health of these birds’ habitats, as they regulate these habitats. He pointed out that flamingos are usually more frequently observed, but this year they are inhabiting the bay, which may explain why the number of flamingos recorded at the monitoring site is lower.

Regarding the counting methods and mechanisms employed by the team during the World Bird Count celebration, Mohammed Shah explained that they were “distributed between counting at a monitoring station in various areas and random observations.” He added that “many birds observed during the celebration were documented, including Greater Flamingos, Eurasian Herons (including Grey and Rock Herons), Kentish Plover, Common Eurasian Heron, and Common Eurasian Heron.” He further noted that the counts also revealed the observation of numerous wintering bird species that remain in the country throughout January during their annual migration.

The number and types of birds observed were as follows:

200 Red-legged Sandpipers

, 500 Common Sandpipers,

7 Common Sandpipers,

4 White-cheeked Bulbuls, 2

White-breasted Kingfishers , 1 Dyer-billed Heron, 20 Grey Herons, 1 Indian Rock Crane , 200 Greater Flamingos, 5 Eurasian Cranes , 1 Common Eurasian Heron, 3 Golden Herons, 20 Common Cranes, 4 Eurasian Doves , 10 Common Snipes, 300 Common Gulls, and 5 Common Terns. 50 Spala, 20 Alexandrian Plover, 12 Gray Plover , 30 Green Plover , 10 Collared Plover, 1 Sand Tetwi