Summary
Seen from mid April, throughout May and into June. Most common at dusk in groups over the golf course. During stormy periods they drop lower because their insect prey also drops lower.
Sand Martin (Riparia riparia)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTGolf CourseKing Abdullah Monument South Beach Island mangroves Island parks and gardens | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |