This is one of my old haunts. Earlier this week there were up to seven Wood pigeons in the trees beside the stable area. Four birds minimum; three with white neck patches and one without. Are these wild or escapees does anyone know?
Before being unceremoniously turfed out by security I had two night herons and one European turtle dove at the old 'crocodile' pond; just down the road towards Bab Al Shams I photographed a Brown shrike.
Sadly, Qudra is full of released species, Alan. There was a large release of Woodpigeons a couple of years ago.
Can you share some images of your shrike, please? Brown Shrike is a major rarity.