Photos courtesy of Clive Temple

A Martin appeared at Nouachott Street Marsh close to Dubai on January 5th 2006, staying to at least February 15th.

It stayed with 1 Sand Martin and 3 African Rock Martins, and appeared decidedly smaller than a Common House Martin Delichon urbica. Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus is a possibility, although the tail seems rather deeply forked.

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