Last Updated on December 20, 2021 by Kevin Agar
Another holiday on the Red Sea coast near to Marsa Alam, where I can photograph the passing migrants and my wife can snorkel and do some underwater photography.
We stayed at two different hotels which gave a slightly different reef for my wife and different gardens for me to walk around.
Here is a collection of some of the birds I photographed plus a few shots of flowers, butterflies, moon, sunrise and sunset.
Most of the birds I’d seen before but I did manage one new lifer, the Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva.
As well as these photographs I also saw a flock of Northern Pintail, a couple of Grey Heron, Kingfisher, Greater Sand Plover, lots of Martins and Swallows passing though, a Hoopoe and an unknown Owl flying into land from the sea, so no idea where it came from.
![7D2_5264.jpg 7D2_5264.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11332.jpg?ver=563)
Laughing Dove, Spilopelia senegalensis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2500 s. f/7.1 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_5223.jpg 7D2_5223.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11319.jpg?ver=563)
Plain Tiger or African Queen Butterfly, Danaus chrysippus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
The buff coloured flanks confused me for a while but it seems to be a variable that occurs on birds from South Africa and also Ethiopia
![7D2_5209.jpg 7D2_5209.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11335.jpg?ver=563)
Tree Pipit, Anthus trivialis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/5000 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_5185.jpg 7D2_5185.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11331.jpg?ver=563)
Spanish Sparrow, Passer hispaniolensis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/4000 s. f/5.6 iso800 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_5135.jpg 7D2_5135.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11295.jpg?ver=563)
Pied Wagtail, Motacilla alba
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2500 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_5102.jpg 7D2_5102.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11294.jpg?ver=563)
Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/800 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_5012.jpg 7D2_5012.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11334.jpg?ver=563)
Lesser Whitethroat, Sylvia curruca
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2000 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![IMG_20181027_055220a.jpg IMG_20181027_055220a.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11357.jpg?ver=563)
Sunrise
![7D2_4980.jpg 7D2_4980.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11342.jpg?ver=563)
Little Egret, Egretta garzetta
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/3200 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4924.jpg 7D2_4924.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11302.jpg?ver=563)
Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4916.jpg 7D2_4916.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11301.jpg?ver=563)
Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4891.jpg 7D2_4891.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11300.jpg?ver=563)
Laughing Dove, Spilopelia senegalensis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/800 s. f/6.3 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4827.jpg 7D2_4827.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11325.jpg?ver=563)
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/3200 s. f/6.3 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4821.jpg 7D2_4821.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11341.jpg?ver=563)
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2500 s. f/6.3 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4819.jpg 7D2_4819.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11293.jpg?ver=563)
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2000 s. f/6.3 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4784.jpg 7D2_4784.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11292.jpg?ver=563)
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/8 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4709.jpg 7D2_4709.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11291.jpg?ver=563)
Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/8 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4661.jpg 7D2_4661.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11299.jpg?ver=563)
Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/320 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4567.jpg 7D2_4567.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11290.jpg?ver=563)
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/3200 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4834.jpg 7D2_4834.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11353.jpg?ver=563)
Sunrise
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/200 s. f/32 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4542.jpg 7D2_4542.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11289.jpg?ver=563)
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4516.jpg 7D2_4516.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11333.jpg?ver=563)
Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2000 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4495.jpg 7D2_4495.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11324.jpg?ver=563)
Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/3200 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4474.jpg 7D2_4474.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11288.jpg?ver=563)
Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/3200 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4453.jpg 7D2_4453.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11323.jpg?ver=563)
Caspian Tern, Hydroprogne caspia
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4180.jpg 7D2_4180.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11340.jpg?ver=563)
Whinchat, Saxicola rubetra
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/800 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4169.jpg 7D2_4169.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11339.jpg?ver=563)
Whinchat, Saxicola rubetra
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2000 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4160.jpg 7D2_4160.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11298.jpg?ver=563)
Striated Heron, Butorides striata
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4121.jpg 7D2_4121.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11297.jpg?ver=563)
Striated Heron, Butorides striata
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/4000 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM
![7D2_4081.jpg 7D2_4081.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11338.jpg?ver=563)
Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/2500 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4080.jpg 7D2_4080.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11337.jpg?ver=563)
Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4058.jpg 7D2_4058.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11322.jpg?ver=563)
Black-crowned Night Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Originally thought it was a Redstart but it had white outer tail feathers and no red rump. After research found it was a Red-breasted Flycatcher, a new lifer for me.
![7D2_4052.jpg 7D2_4052.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11328.jpg?ver=563)
Red-breasted Flycatcher, Ficedula parva
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4050.jpg 7D2_4050.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11327.jpg?ver=563)
Red-breasted Flycatcher, Ficedula parva
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1000 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4027.jpg 7D2_4027.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11326.jpg?ver=563)
Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4010.jpg 7D2_4010.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11336.jpg?ver=563)
Red-throated Pipit, Anthus cervinus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_4002.jpg 7D2_4002.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11307.jpg?ver=563)
Red-throated Pipit, Anthus cervinus
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3940.jpg 7D2_3940.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11320.jpg?ver=563)
Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3931.jpg 7D2_3931.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11321.jpg?ver=563)
Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3893.jpg 7D2_3893.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11306.jpg?ver=563)
Northern Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1250 s. f/7.1 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3842.jpg 7D2_3842.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11305.jpg?ver=563)
Brown-necked Raven, Corvus ruficollis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1000 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3835.jpg 7D2_3835.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11304.jpg?ver=563)
Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1000 s. f/5.6 iso400 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![7D2_3730.jpg 7D2_3730.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11287.jpg?ver=563)
Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/1600 s. f/7.1 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![IMG_20181026_055427a.jpg IMG_20181026_055427a.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11355.jpg?ver=563)
Sunrise
![7D2_5031.jpg 7D2_5031.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11354.jpg?ver=563)
Moon
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 1/800 s. f/5.6 iso200 EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
![IMG_20181028_165529a.jpg IMG_20181028_165529a.jpg](https://kevinagar.uk/wp-content/uploads/wppa/11358.jpg?ver=563)
Sunset