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We enjoyed a scrumptious al fresco breakfast (Mark Van Beirs).
Old World Swallowtail, Uzbekistan
This Old World Swallowtail was waiting for the sun (Mark Van Beirs).
We also visited the historic centre of Bukhara (Mark Van Beirs).
Rosy Starling, Kazakhstan
Our first port of call in Kazakhstan was the famous Charyn Gorge, where we found a very active Rosy Starling colony (tour participant Mike Rodegerdts).
Lesser Kestrel, Kazakhstan
Lesser Kestrels are really attractive. Here a male (tour participant Mike Rodegerdts).
Meadow Bunting, Kazakhstan
This male Meadow Bunting showed particularly well (tour participant Mike Rodegerdts).
European Nightjar, Kazakhstan
This male European Nightjar (race unwini) posed at length and at close range (tour participant Mike Rodegerdts).
Lesser Grey Shrike, Kazakhstan
Lesser Grey Shrikes are common roadside birds in southern Kazakhstan (tour escort Vera Voronova).
Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Kazakhstan
At a puddle we had great views of Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Mark Van Beirs).
Toad-headed Agama, Kazakhstan
A smart Toad-headed Agama (tour participant Elaine Nye).