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1683-10. 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, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 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 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  Compact claystone (Midra Shale) at the base of Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Fossil shark tooth (Galeocerdo(?)) embedded in a rock of Dammam Formation (Lower Dam limestones) in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Large gastropod fossil (sea snail, marine mollusk) Ampullina sp. (Ampullospira) of 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 fossils in limestone layer (Dukhan Limestone Member) of Dammam Formation in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  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  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  QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) gathering in a tea hall in Trainah agricultural settlement. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  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 area of gypsum crystal pavement (selenite) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014  Fossilized oyster sea shells Ostrea latimarginata(?) in a limestone layer (Dukhan Limestone Member) of Dammam Formation in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring a bone on a beach of a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 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  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  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  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  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  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) 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) heading to watch birds on a small peninsula. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, April 3, 2015  Jack Russell Terrier dog of Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) in sands of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012  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  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  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  Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) wading near Al Mafjar village, northern area near Ruwais. Qatar, April 12, 2013  Birdwatching with QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Watching birds with QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) near Abu Nakhla wastewater treatment ponds. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2014  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  Grassy field near Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Camelthorn bush (Alhagi maurorum) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Camelthorn bush (Alhagi maurorum) with fresh leaves in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Dry eyelash plant (Blepharis ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  Aerva javanica (local names towayim, tarfa, tirf, Tuwaim) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015  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 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  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  Qatar Natural History Group measuring depth of a pond between Al Wakra and Mesaieed, north from Doha. Qatar, January 29, 2010  Qatar Natural History Group wading at low tide in Arabian (Persian) Gulf near Mesaieed, north from Doha. Qatar, January 29, 2010  Qatar Natural History Group in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011  Sandy depression on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Dry trees in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015  Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015  A.S. near limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015  Shoot of Zaleya pentandra taken from roadside in Trainah. Southern Qatar, March 27, 2015  Decorated gate near the entrance of Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Goats(?) droppings in the gardens of Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Back lit branch of Zaleya pentandra taken from roadside in Trainah. Southern Qatar, March 27, 2015  Close up of flowers of Zaleya pentandra taken from roadside in Trainah. Southern Qatar, March 27, 2015  Branch of Zaleya pentandra with fruits taken from roadside in Trainah. Southern Qatar, March 27, 2015  Tiny fruits of Spergula fallax in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Small plant of Spergula fallax in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Discarded doll in desert near Trainah at sunrise. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Toothbrush trees (Salvadora persica) in a parched garden in Trainah. Southern Qatar, October 30, 2015  Woolly-winged milkwort (Polygala erioptera) in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Flowers of Senna italica (Cassia) on roadside near Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Compact heads with spikelets growing sideways of smooth flatsedge (Cyperus laevigatus) taken from a spring of Qulmat Al Maszhabiya in Al Mashabiya Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, October 23, 2015  Plant of woolly-winged milkwort (Polygala erioptera) in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Fruits of woolly-winged milkwort (Polygala erioptera) in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Green seed pod of Senna italica (Cassia) on roadside near Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Plant of woolly-winged milkwort (Polygala erioptera) with fruits taken from a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015  Dry seed pods of Acacia ehrenbergiana carpeting desert near road to Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014  Limestone cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Chalk cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Chalk rocks near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Chalk cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, October 16, 2015  Small cliff near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Camel bones near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Erosion of limestone near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Compact group of sleeping sheep in Livestock Market, Wholesale Markets area. Doha, Qatar, May 23, 2013  Windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Foot of limestone cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Field of camel bones near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Wind abrasion of limestone near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Cornulaca monacantha taken from roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015  Close up of Cornulaca monacantha taken from roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015  Yardang (aerodynamically eroded ridge) near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Camel bones behind chalk cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, October 16, 2015  Cornulaca monacantha in sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015  Insect galls on Fagonia indica taken from Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, October 23, 2015  Sand texture near chalk cliffs near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, October 16, 2015  Dry plant of Cornulaca aucheri on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, July 11, 2015  Windblown sand and dust on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015  Thorn Acacia (Acacia ehrenbergiana, local name Salam) near road to Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 7, 2014 |
