Ile region. Almaty oblast.

The reservoir near Baiserke. There are several Reed Buntings, one probably Greenish Warbler in the reeds. Masked Wagtails fly with cheeps above the water. On the middle of reservoir there are many birds. Probably half of them are Black-headed Gulls. There are ducks. Shovelers (about 20 birds), Tufted Ducks (about 10) and one male Pochard. From time to time Lapwings fly to other side of reservoir. One Great Cormorant flew. Many Crested Grebes. Crested Grebes are coolest of the today birds. They closed about fifteen meters to me but dived on a little danger. Twice saw a Grebes spring games. Also saw this spring first Coots (3 birds).

Near Kapchagai reservoir saw Common Kestrels (6-7 birds). So far Chaffinches are present, also I saw one female Brambling. From the car window saw one male Pheasant. Amazing but saw only one Turkestan shrike. But saw two male Pied Wheatears. They didn't fly far way but didn't give to close it. Therefore photos are not so good.

On roadside bushes there are large flock of Black-throated Thrushes. It's impossible to count them because Black-throated Thrushes all time are hidden behind the branches. But by the Thrush's cries it's possible to draw a conclusion that Thrushes are a lot.