List of species of Askar Isabekov. Photos by Askar Isabekov in birds.watch.

The first record of Pygmy Cormorant in Almaty in general and, in particular, during the winter. The expansion of the Pygmy Cormorant to the northeast concerns not only the probable nesting area, but also the wintering grounds. The nearest winter finds are Sorbulak and Taldykorgan (winter 2017-18, one bird each). In this connection, it is worth noting a significant number of birds in the Almaty (40) and Sorbulak (20) records this winter.

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

First winter record for Sorbulak (-10 ° С). Before that, the latest sighting at Sorbulak was on November 24, 2006 (3 birds, Belyalov, Karpov, 2013). Twice the wintering of Pied Avocet were recorded on Shardara (7 birds on January 14, 2018 and 35 birds on January 11, 2020, B. M. Gubin, S. Baskakova, A. Isabekov).

Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens)

First winter record of the Buff-bellied Pipit.

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

rare record for Almaty region

African Queen (Danaus chrysippus)

Rare record for Kazakhstan. Paleotropical species, living in tropical and subtropical areas of Easter Hemisphere. Collected in large number at July 18-23, 1900 by L.S.Berg in Menshikov, Chushka-Bas, Uyaly islands of Aral sea which now are part of eastern coast.

Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)

Very rare or probably unique case of nesting of Long-legged Buzzards in the center of large city.

Red-throated Thrush (Turdus ruficollis)

Third record of Red-throated Thrush in Kyrgyz Republic. First one was shot at March 22, 1958 in valley of At-Bashi river (Yanushevich et al, 1960). Second record of Red-throated Thrush was at February 10, 2002 near Ananievo village, coast of Issyk-Kul lake (Kulagin, 2009). Basing in this records Red-throated Thrush was included to checklist of birds of Kyrgyz Republic with a status of vagrant bird (Toropova, Kulagin, 2006).

Торопова В.И., Кулагин С.В. Третий систематический список птиц Кыргызстана// Selevinia, 2006. – С. 44-54.
Янушевич А.И., Тюрин П.С., Яковлева И.Д., Кыдыралиев А., Семёнова Н.И. 1960. Птицы Киргизии. Фрунзе, 2: 1-272.

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi)

First record in Sorbulak, and generally in southern part of Kazakhstan. First winter record.

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)

Third record for Sorbulak. Previously was observed at June 5, 2011 (2 birds) (Belyalov, Karpov, 2013), and June 21, 2014 (birds.kz).

Little Gull (Larus minutus)

Rare bird in SE Kazakhstan. Group of 2 adult and 3 juvenile birds was observed. Fifth record in Sorbulak since 2003. Previously also observed only in autumn migration: August 9, 2003 (1 adult), October 27, 2006 (1), November 6 2004 (2) (Belyalov, Karpov, 2013); and October 5, 2014 (birds.kz).

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2020-08-04. Siberian Ibex (Askar Isabekov).

2018-04-03. Little Forktail (Askar Isabekov).

2018-04-02. Eastern Rock-nuthatch (Askar Isabekov).

2018-03-29. Common Kingfisher (Askar Isabekov).

2017-09-20. Dunlin (Askar Isabekov).

2017-08-21. Himalayan Vulture (Askar Isabekov).

2017-07-31. Common Sparrowhawk (Askar Isabekov), Chukar Partridge (Askar Isabekov).

2017-07-15. Great White Pelican (Askar Isabekov).

2017-07-13. Chukar Partridge (Askar Isabekov).

2016-09-29. Common Sparrowhawk (Askar Isabekov).

2016-03-15. Eurasian Stone Curlew (Askar Isabekov), Black-headed Gull (Askar Isabekov), Lesser Whitethroat (Askar Isabekov).

2016-03-14. Black-Necked Grebe (Askar Isabekov).

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2020-10-28

Аскар Исабеков: спасибо, Виктор! ктырей много вдов и они, конечно, сильно похожи друг на друга, боюсь, что придется их ловить в следующем году, чтобы опознать. [....]

2020-10-25

Viktor: Напоминает легендарный военный истребитель И-16! ))

2020-09-29

Аскар Исабеков: если бы было до рода, я бы наверное, согласился, но тут пока определение до ранга семейства.

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