 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) touring excavations at al-Ruwaydah, a late Islamic site near Ruwais in northern Qatar, May 3, 2013
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) watching birds on a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring a bone on a beach of a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) heading to watch birds on a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) at Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) on dunes of Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) near a fishing shack in Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais, March 24, 2012
 Ruins of Al Mafjar village, northern area near Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Abandoned car in Persian Gulf near Al Mafjar village, northern area near Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Stone walls remained from Al Mafjar village, northern area near Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Group of birdwatchers from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014
 Group of birdwatchers from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) on a service road near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014
 Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring area of gypsum crystal pavement (selenite) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Group of birdwatchers from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) looking for a white owl near Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. South-western Qatar, March 29, 2014
 Group of bird watchers from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, March 5, 2016
 Qatar Natural History Group wading at low tide in Arabian (Persian) Gulf near Mesaieed, north from Doha. Qatar, January 29, 2010
 Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring glittering gypsum pavement (selenite) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Group of bird watchers from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near a pond outside of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, March 5, 2016
 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) looking at fossilized dugong bones embedded in desert floor under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc in area of coastal sabkha in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Birdwatching with QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) gathering in a tea hall in Trainah agricultural settlement. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
 Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring fossilized dugong bones embedded in desert floor under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc in area of coastal sabkha in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Geologist Jacques LeBlanc at the foot of ancient lithified dune of red sand guiding a fossil tour for Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Watching birds with QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014
 Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc exploring fossilised stromatolites (microbial mats) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring fossilized dugong bones embedded in desert floor under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc in area of coastal sabkha in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
 Jack Russell Terrier dog of Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) in sands of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
 Ethiopian hedgehogs rolled into prickly balls in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road during a tour with Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG). Qatar, May 29, 2015
 Ethiopian hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) rolled into a ball in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road during a tour with Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG). Qatar, May 29, 2015
 Ethiopian hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) on a gardening glove at a short presentation of Qatar University for Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) at the entrance of Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring fossils of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
 People from QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) taking pictures of a lizard on periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, March 5, 2016
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) looking for fossils in Midra Shale of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring compact claystone (Midra Shale) of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation at fossil site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
 QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring fossils in limestone layer (Dukhan Limestone Member) of Dammam Formation in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
 Qatar Natural History Group in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
 Abandoned villa at northern tip of Qatar in Khasooma area, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Mud crab in mangroves area near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Qatar Natural History Group in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
 Qatar Natural History Group walking in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
 Qatar Natural History Group measuring depth of a pond between Al Wakra and Mesaieed, north from Doha. Qatar, January 29, 2010
 Intertidal algal cyanobacterial mats in mangroves area near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Qatar Natural History Group outing on limestone hills of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
 Dr. Petersen guiding a tour of a fort at Qal at Ruwayda archeological Site on northwest coast for Qatar Natural History Group. Qatar, February 6, 2010
 Qatar Natural History Group discovered some small critter in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
 Intertidal polygonally cracked algal cyanobacterial mats in mangroves area near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Dr. Petersen in an excavated mound guiding a tour of Qal at Ruwayda archeological Site on northwest coast for Qatar Natural History Group. Qatar, February 6, 2010
 Mangrove whelk (mud creepers, brackish-water snail, gastropod mollusk, Terebralia palustris) in mangroves area near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Mud creepers (mangrove whelk, brackish-water snail, gastropod mollusk, Terebralia palustris) in mangroves area near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Eggs of sea birds Sterna (terns) in Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Some sand mounds in shallow water of salt marsh near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Aerial roots (pneumatophores) of mangroves (Avicennia marina) in salt marsh near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Mangroves (Avicennia marina) with aerial roots (pneumatophores) in salt marsh near Jazirat Umm Tays, barrier island at northern tip of Qatar, east from Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013
 Old house in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Ruins in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Old street in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Stone walls in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Stone house in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Stone gates in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Stone piles in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Houses in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Oil on beachrock near a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Beachrock near a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Al Hussein Mosque in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Stones on a beach in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Cemetery of a fishing village of Al Mafjar on north-eastern coast in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Dusty lagoon in Khasooma area. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
 Stone ruins a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Mosque minaret in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Stone walls in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Stone ruins on a beach in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, May 9, 2015
 Door frame in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Window frame in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Ruins in a fishing village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Stones near a beach in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Tidal flats near a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Mosque minaret in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Mosque at sunrise in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Stone ruins in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Old tombs in a cemetery of a fishing village of Al Mafjar on north-eastern coast in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Tombs in a cemetery of a fishing village of Al Mafjar on north-eastern coast in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Dusty boat on a beach in Khasooma area. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015
 Stone wall at sunrise in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Stone ruins at sunrise in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Traditional colonnade (liwan) in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 A street at sunrise in a fishing village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Ruins of a stone house in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Some stone shed in a fishing village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Intertidal stone fish traps near a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Window in a stone wall in a fishing village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Traditional columned peristyle (liwan) in a fishing village of Al Mafjar on north-eastern coast in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Mosque minaret and traditional colonnade (liwan) in a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Small sand crab in Al Mafyar (Mafjar) area on northern coast (Al Shamal). Qatar, June 27, 2015
 Sand crab at low tide in Al Mafyar (Mafjar) area on northern coast (Al Shamal). Qatar, June 27, 2015
 Dead mangrove tree (Avicennia marina) near a fishing village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
 Hewlett Packard computer monitor among trash on a beach near a village of Al Jumail (Jumayl) west of Ruwais. Northern Qatar, January 24, 2015
 Small sand crab at low tide in Al Mafyar (Mafjar) area on northern coast (Al Shamal). Qatar, June 27, 2015
 Small crab in shallow water in Al Mafyar (Mafjar) area on northern coast (Al Shamal). Qatar, June 27, 2015
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