Fledgling and adult Hypocolius in tree near canal.
One of several A. crassicauda's found around this location.
In April of both years I was in Iraq (2004 and 2010) large numbers of Painted Lady butterflies appeared on base feeding on the flowering Eucalyptus trees. Once counted over 400 individuals in a 10 minute walk across base.
Pair of Red-wattled Lapwings with one chick by Al Faw Palace