Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides
(Above) Irkayya Farm, Qatar, 31 October 2012 (EOS 7D, 300mm f2.8 + 2x Extender)
Close inspection of the loral area shows that this is not an Indian Pond Heron. Next time perhaps!
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