Fujeirah, 9 November; eight, Bu Hasa 
and three, Asab, 17 November to 8 
December 1990; 12 foraging on 
Casuarina cone seeds, Saffa park, 30 
November 1990; first influx of rare 
winter visitor since 1987. M Pitt, C 
Richardson, D Robinson 
Trumpeter Finch Bucanetesgithagineus 
One, 23 November, foothills north of 
Al Ain; recorded here several times 
over recent years, but with no evidence 
of breeding: status remains mystery. 
M Pitt C Richardson 
Cinereous Bunting Emberim cineracea 
One, female, 20 September, Zabeel 
water treatment plant; first autumn 
record of this rare migrant. M Pitt, J A 
D Chapman, C Rishardson et al 
Rustic Bunting Emberim rustica One, 
female, Asab, 6 December 1990; fourth 
UAE record. L Reaney 
Desert Wheatears 
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