Summary
Ospreys have been present in KAUST since the opening. They are frequently seen around the beach area, often sitting on lamp posts or fishing offshore. Has bred at the Beacon but most KAUST birds breed on off shore islands. A fish eater.
Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachGolf Course King Abdullah Monument Island mangroves Beacon Harbor Island parks and gardens Search pictures of Western Osprey in KAUST | 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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7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 |