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African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus felix) in Saudi Arabia

African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus felix) in Saudi Arabia

African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus felix)

A male African Stonechat perched atop a juniper tree near the edge of the Raydah Escarpment in the Asir Region. A female was also...

Arabian Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus percivali) photographed during Saudi Birding's October 2023 bird tour in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the Kingdom's exceptional birding opportunities.

Arabian Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus percivali) photographed during Saudi Birding's October 2023 bird tour in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the Kingdom's exceptional birding opportunities.

Fall 2023 Arabian Endemics Bird Tour with Saudi Birding

Tour Dates: October 6 - October 13, 2023 Participants: Clyde Blum, Jacob Bourgeois, Frank Clayton, Jon Gallagher, Jim Hein, Mark Houston,...

Arabian Golden Sparrow (Passer euchlorus) photographed during Saudi Birding's July 2023 bird tour in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's unique avian diversity

Arabian Golden Sparrow (Passer euchlorus) photographed during Saudi Birding's July 2023 bird tour in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's unique avian diversity

Questing for Gold: 2023 Saudi Birding Summer Bird Tour!

Tour Dates: July 1 - 7, 2023 Participants: Max Berlijn, John Clark, Rob Dobson, Tim Doran, Enno Ebels, and Rob Leighton Leader: Gregory...

Buff-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae) photographed near Taif, close to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - an ideal starting point for birding tours exploring the Kingdom's diverse avian life.

Buff-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae) photographed near Taif, close to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - an ideal starting point for birding tours exploring the Kingdom's diverse avian life.

Birding the Greater Jeddah Area

When I first moved to Saudi Arabia, I'd often heard the expression "Jeddah ghair" (Jeddah is different), owing to the perception of the...

First group of international birdwatchers on Saudi Birding's inaugural tour of Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone in the Kingdom's emerging ecotourism industry and opening new opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.

First group of international birdwatchers on Saudi Birding's inaugural tour of Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone in the Kingdom's emerging ecotourism industry and opening new opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.

Saudi Arabia's First-ever International Bird Tour!

Highlights: Harlequin Quail (Arabian) (E ssp) Arabian Partridge (E) Philby's Partridge (E) Nubian Nightjar Abyssinian (Montane) Nightjar...

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