Running a marathon for OSME
On the 7th of September OSME supporter, Ed Stubbings will be running a marathon in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Funds raised for OSME will be specifically for our Youth Development Fund to support initiatives...
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Birds of Faynan, Past and Present
Steven Mithen, Fares Khoury, Ben Greet, Judith White and Nebras Maslamani. 2019. Birds of Faynan: past and present. Faynan Heritage. University of Reading, Reading, UK, pp197. ISBN 9780704915909. (In English and Arabic) Hardcopy price is uncertain: Amazon...
When a place is part of us, and we are part of it
Guest blog by Mervat Batarseh of RSCN Not too long ago, children used to spend most of their time in the nature playing and relaxing. Their connection to the place was solid, and it meant for them to preserve it. We...
A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba
Recent publication by Jordan Birdwatch Association (JBW) – A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba written by Fares Khoury. This describes 15 sites in the Madaba region which comprises a variety of bird habitats and scenic landscapes overlooking the...
Prominent hunters from Middle East and Africa sign declaration on responsible hunting
OSME is pleased to learn that progress is being made on developing an approach to sustainable hunting in the Middle East. A full report is available at http://www.birdlife.org/middle-east/news . . . Hunters from Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Egypt,...
Jordan Birding now on Facebook
People interested in birding in Jordan can now join the Facebook group ‘Birdwatching Club in Jordan’ where they can obtain the latest news and information on the Jordan birding scene. More information from Dr Fares Khoury, OSME...
Migratory Soaring Project: New Regional Flyway Facility staff in the BirdLife International Amman Office, Jordan (September 2011)
Ibrahim Khader, Regional Director, BirdLife International, Middle East Division has informed OSME of new appointments in the Migratory Soaring Project. Two new members are joining the Regional Flyway Facility (RFF) team in the Amman office. Mr. Osama...
Jordan Birdwatching Club on Facebook
There have been a number of recent reports of indiscriminate hunting of migrant birds passing through the Middle East, ranging from White Storks and White Pelicans to small warblers such as Blackcaps. Regrettably this happens both on...