Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii

Al Warsan Lakes, 03.11.2007 - note the strong black loral stripe.

Khor Khalid, Jazeerah Park parking, 24.10.2007 - note faint loral marking, but very dark mantle and strong streaking on breast.

Khor Kalba, 22.10.2007

Khor Kalba, 03.08.2007 - adult in breeding plumage

- note yellow bill and no dark loral stripe.

Safa Park, 20.12.2006

- note the thin black line on the yellow loral area.

Khor Kalba, 20.11.2006

 - note the loral area presents two dark stripes on the yellowish skin, linking the eye to the bill base.

Khor Kalba, 03.03.2006

Khor Kalba, 25.10.2005

Khor Kalba, February 2005