The White Wagtail Returns
This white wagtail was pictured on the BA Plaza, on 6 November 2007.
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist

The white wagtail is a beautiful small bird, found in Europe and Asia. It migrates to Africa, and is observable in Egypt from October to May. Practicing his favorite hobby of wildlife photography, BA Senior Astronomy Specialist Aymen Ibrahem recently captured interesting images and movies of white wagtails in Cairo and Alexandria.

The white wagtail is approximately 15-20 cm long, and characterized by a long tail. It shows a black and white pattern with a gray back. The white wagtail frequently wags its tail up and down when it lands. It is an insectivorous bird and may also eat worms. It is found in cities, farms and near water.

"White wagtails are among my most favorite photography topics" said Ibrahem. "These energetic birds are common visitors of the BA Plaza. This year, I observed wagtails in Cairo in early October, but my first observation of a wagtail in Alexandria occurred a few weeks later, in early November."

Ibrahem pictured the wagtails while flying, pursuing prey, competing for food, wading and wagging tail. "Some of the wagtails were particularly interested in the beeps of the shutter of my camera," said Ibrahem with a smile. "They may have mistaken it for a bird." Some of Ibrahem's images are presented in the picture gallery below.

Picture Gallery

Fig (1)
A White Wagtail near a Pond
The bird was pictured near a little pond that formed due to heavy rain on 6 January 2007.
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist

Fig (2)
Wading
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist

Fig (3)
Close-up of a Wading White Wagtail
Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist

Further Reading

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Aymen Mohamed Ibrahem
Senior Astronomy Specialist